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UK announces online account to access eVisa

ISLAMABAD: The British High Commission announced on Friday that the UK immigration system is going digital by...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 07:31am

Iran bus accident: All arrangements made to shift bodies to natives’ places: minister

SUKKUR: Sindh Minister for Planning, Development and Energy, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah on Friday had said that the...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 07:28am

Another case of Congo virus reported in Quetta

QUETTA: Another case of Congo virus has been reported in Quetta on Friday. According to Health Department the ...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 07:27am

CDA Chairman directs collection of development charges

ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa directed collection of development...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 07:22am

Blasphemy accusations, subsequent mob lynching: CERD highlights escalated incidents in Punjab, KP

ISLAMABAD: The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), on Friday, issued its findings on...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 07:20am

GB govt forms body to address dam affected people's grievances

GIlGIT: Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan Haji Gulbar Khan while addressing a high-level meeting regarding the...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 07:17am

HPVTC imparting technical education, skills to students

LAHORE: Huaneng Pakistan Vocational and Technical College (HPVTC) is offering a variety of technical courses,...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 07:13am

Internet suspension: LHC Justice Iqbal recuses himself from hearing plea

LAHORE: Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal of the Lahore High Court recused himself from hearing a petition against...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 07:11am

LHC issues notices to centre, ECP

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday issued notices to the federal government and the Election Commission of...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 07:11am

Companies

Pak-Qatar Group achieves latest ISMS certification

KARACHI: Pak-Qatar Group’s IT Department, while demonstrating its commitment to rigorous standards in Information...

Updated 24 Aug, 2024 07:44am

Police kill ‘mastermind’ of attack on LEAs in RYK

RAHIM YAR KHAN: Police claimed on Friday to have killed the mastermind of the audacious attack on law enforcers in...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:55am

PTI Lahore President remanded in 10-day police custody

LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court on Friday remanded PTI-Lahore President Imtiaz Sheikh in ten-day police custody for...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:39am

Some controversial legislation: PTI seeks JUI-F support

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday sought the support of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F)...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:36am

Punjab fixes Rs10m head money for ‘high-value target’ dacoits

LAHORE: On the direction of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Punjab government has fixed Rs 10 million ...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:26am

Free entry for fans for remainder of Rawalpindi Test

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced free entry for spectators for the remaining days (fourth and...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am

SAFA International Conference 2024: Message from Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik Minister of State for Finance & Revenue

Minister of State for Finance & Revenue (On the occasion of SAFA International Conference, 23rd-24th August ...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am

SAFA International Conference 2024: Message from Jameel Ahmad, Governor State Bank of Pakistan

I am delighted to note that the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) and the Institute of Cost and ...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am

SAFA International Conference 2024: Message from Ms. Asmaa Resmouki, President International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)

On behalf of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), I send my congratulations to the Institute of Cost...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am

SAFA International Conference 2024: Message from Heshana Kuruppu, President South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA)

It is with great pleasure I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am

SAFA International Conference 2024: Message from Shehzad Ahmed Malik, President ICMA International

I am delighted to announce that the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan will host the SAFA...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am

SAFA International Conference 2024: Message from Azeem Hussain Siddiqui, Chairman, CPD Committee ICMA International

As Chairman of the CPD, Seminars & Conferences Committee of ICMA International, I am delighted to welcome all...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am

SAFA International Conference 2024: Message from Mr M. Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan

(On The Occasion of SAFA International Conference, 23rd-24th August, Karachi) I am delighted to witness Pakistan...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (August 23, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (August 24, 2024)...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am

Trusts case: SHC imposes cost of Rs25,000 on FBR in each petition

ISLAMABAD: Sindh High Court (SHC) has expressed serious concern over the conduct of the Federal Board of Revenue...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am

Non-implementation of axle load control regime causing huge losses

KARACHI: The failure to implement an axle load control regime on motorways has resulted in staggering human and...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am

As monsoon advances, rains likely from 25th till 29th

KARACHI: A fresh monsoon spell is set to bring torrential rains across the southern parts of the country, the Met...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am

Judges must provide expeditious justice: CJP

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, expressing deepest regrets in deciding a murder and Zina case...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am

LDA removed encroachments from Pine Avenue and Ada Plot

LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) removed encroachments, sheds and building materials from over 30...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am

Data Urs celebrations begin today

LAHORE: The three-day 981st annual Urs celebrations of saint Hazrat Ali bin Usman Hajveri known as Data Ganj Bakhsh...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am

Kacha area incident: Naqvi vows to take stern action against culprits

LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has pledged to take stern action against the attackers who killed 12 police...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am

Sindh schools to remain closed on 26th

KARACHI: All public and private schools across Sindh will remain closed on Monday (August 26) on account of the...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am

CDA Chairman orders collection of development charges

ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa directed collection of development...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am

President summons NA session on 26th

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned the session of the National Assembly on Monday, August 26, 2024 ...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am

Arshad Munir made Additional Secretary PMO Public

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government on Friday appointed Muhammad Arshad Munir, a BS-21 officer of the Information ...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am

IHC concerned at govt failure to recover missing persons

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has expressed concern over the government’s failure to recover missing...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am

Industry

INGOs’ registration: SECP issues clarification

ISLAMABAD: The International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) in Pakistan are not required to get registration...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am

Victims of Iran bus accident: Sindh govt announces Rs5m compensation

KARACHI: On the instructions of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am

Sindh schools to remain closed on 26th

KARACHI: All public and private schools across Sindh will remain closed on Monday (August 26) on account of the...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Sit-ins, rallies are business of Adiala Jail prisoner: minister

LAHORE: Information Minister Punjab, Azma Bokhari, said that the video of Ali Amin Gandapur distributing...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Tessori announces results of Hyderabad IT Test

KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori announced the result of the Hyderabad IT test during a press conference...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

IK ‘explains’ why PTI rally rescheduled

ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, on Friday, made it clear...

Updated 24 Aug, 2024 09:04am

PM offers aid to Bangladesh amid severe floods

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has addressed a letter to the Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

CCP grants approval: AAML gaining control of FAML’s certain funds

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted approval for the acquisition of management...

Updated 24 Aug, 2024 09:30am

Second Mpox case detected

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services and Regulations, Friday, confirmed tracing second Mpox case in...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Admin pool: Notifications of transfers, postings still intact: FBR

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has categorically conveyed to the Inland Revenue field formations that...

Updated 24 Aug, 2024 09:29am

Weekly SPI down 0.10pc

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the current week ended on August 22, 2024 decreased by 0.10per...

Updated 24 Aug, 2024 09:03am

Rates

Stocks witness uptick

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday opened in green and remained in positive zone for most part of the...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Stocks

S&P 500 nears record high as Powell signals rate cut

NEW YORK: All three major US stock indexes gained more 1 percent on Friday, with the benchmark S&P 500 nearing ...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Stocks

European shares end higher as Powell backs rate cuts

FRANKFURT: Europe’s STOXX 600 ended near session-highs amidst broad-based gains on Friday, as global markets...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (August 23, 2024). ==================================== BR...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (August 23, 2024)....

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (August 23, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (August 23,...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (August 23, 2024). ========================== KIBOR...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

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 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Commodities

Gold prices inch up despite global market decline

KARACHI: The local gold prices on Friday inched up to new highs despite the international bullion value has fallen...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Uncontrolled weather

It was not too long ago that I had written about the unusual deaths by lightning strikes across the country. This...

Updated 24 Aug, 2024 07:40am

Economic corridor: unfinished agenda

Although much steam out of CPEC (China Pakistan Economic Corridor) has been let out, the unquestionable positivity...

Updated 24 Aug, 2024 07:39am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: We dance to the tune of our own drummer

“I am less toxic of the two candidates was put forth by Kamala Harris in her acceptance speech.” “Well she...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Stocks

Nikkei rises as BOJ chief softens hawkish tone

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended Friday with gains following a rollercoaster session as traders reacted ...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Stocks

China shares snap three-day losing streak

SHANGHAI: China stocks ended higher on Friday after three straight sessions of losses, while Hong Kong shares fell ...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Letters

Army committed to restoring order at all costs

The focus of the national discourse, for better or worse, has shifted from the civilian leadership—PML(N), PPP,...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Industry

CEO, PMIC visits SAFCO, discuss financial sector’s challenges

HYDERABAAD: Yasir Ashfaq, Chief Executive Officer of Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company, visited SAFCO Head...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

KP govt hints at establishing its ‘EPRA’

PESHAWAR: Advisor to KP CM on Finance and Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC), Muzzammil Aslam Friday said the...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

UK economist proposes ‘radical’ reforms aimed at boosting economy

ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom (UK) Economist, Stefan Dercon, proposed radical reform to stimulate private ...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Money & Banking

Dollar lower after Powell signals rate cut

NEW YORK: The dollar turned lower and sterling rose to its highest in more than two years on Friday after Federal...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Money & Banking

Most Asian FX rise on higher bets for US rate cut

BENGALURU: The Thailand baht and Indonesian rupiah lead the pack among buoyant emerging Asia currencies gain on...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Industry

Tractor industry ‘crisis’: PM urged to lend a helping hand

LAHORE: The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (Paapam) has urged Prime...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Dealing with fake news

EDITORIAL: Lahore police arrested 31-year-old Farhan Asif on Wednesday, later handing him to cyber wing of the...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Demographic dividend or ticking time bomb?

EDITORIAL: Sadly, there’s no end to the long list of the country’s natural comparative advantages that ...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Industry

Tajir Dost Scheme, heavy energy bills: KCCI supports countrywide strike on 28th

KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Iftikhar Ahmed Sheikh has advised all its...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Energy

Former caretaker minister steps up criticism of IPPs

FAISALABAD: Independent Power Producers (IPPs) have kept the industry and all other sectors of the country hostage...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Jam vows support to PM’s economic growth vision

KARACHI: Federal Minister of Commerce and Industry Jam Kamal Khan has assured complete support of his ministry and...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

2nd edition of FoodAg 2024: commerce minister gets feedback

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan have chaired a feedback meeting on the 2nd edition of FoodAg...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Energy

Morgan Stanley cuts 2024 oil demand growth outlook

NEW YORK: Morgan Stanley has lowered its global oil demand growth forecast for 2024, mainly due to China’s slower...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Industry

Hike in electricity charges: KATI concerned over Nepra’s approval

KARACHI: The President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Johar Qandhari, has expressed ...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

PM forms steering body on Smeda

Expresses indignation at the inactivity of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority Board

Updated 24 Aug, 2024 03:12pm

Revenue mobilisation: FBR constitutes reforms working group

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Friday constituted a reforms working group comprising 32 officials of...

Updated 24 Aug, 2024 04:33pm

Roosevelt divestment: No FA appointment approval or decision from govt

ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission (PC) Board neither approved appointment of any financial advisor nor took...

Updated 24 Aug, 2024 04:31pm

Aurangzeb briefed about Turkish aviation strategy

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with Mehmat T Nane, chairperson of Pegasus Airlines,...

Updated 24 Aug, 2024 04:33pm

Financing of Diamer-Bhasha project: Govt weighing different options

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is reportedly weighing different options to finance Diamer Bhasha Hydropower...

Updated 24 Aug, 2024 04:33pm

Govt mulling shutting down utility stores

ISLAMABAD: The federal government to get itself out of the unnecessary businesses activities is considering to close...

Updated 24 Aug, 2024 02:52pm

APTMA urges govt to do away with ‘regressive’ taxation policies

ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has urged the government to do away with regressive...

Updated 24 Aug, 2024 02:52pm

Energy

Oil climbs $2/barrel

HOUSTON: US light crude oil gained more than $2 a barrel on Friday after comments by US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Industry

‘WEBOC, PSW not synchronised to capturing global trade data’

KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) said that Pakistan’s systems — WEBOC and Pakistan Single Window —...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

CM, German minister discuss trade ties, other issues

LAHORE: German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Svenja Schulze has said that Punjab is a preferred...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Industry

SECP holds seminar on actuarial profession

ISLAMABAD: Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Commissioner Abdul Rehman Warriach Friday ...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

LCCI holds ‘Ba-Kamaal Aurat’: Role of women in economic development highlighted

Industry

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 17	280.67
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 17	280.47
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 17	142.81
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 17	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 17	1.32
Euro to USD / Apr 17	1.14
UK LIBOR % / Apr 16	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 16	5,275.70
Nasdaq / Apr 16	16,307.16
Dow Jones / Apr 16	39,669.39
India Sensex / Apr 17	77,621.26
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 17	34,285.53
Hang Seng / Apr 17	21,352.47
FTSE 100 / Apr 17	8,207.23
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 17	21,240.89
France CAC40 / Apr 17	7,290.96

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 16	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 16	298,353
Petrol/Litre / Apr 17	254.63
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 17	63.25
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 17	3,331.95
Diesel/Litre / Apr 17	258.64
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 17	66.66

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Ghazi Fabrics / Apr 17 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	8.36 ▲ 1 (13.59%)
UDL International / Apr 17 UDL International Limited(UDLI)	8.52 ▲ 1 (13.3%)
Escorts Bank / Apr 17 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	6.84 ▲ 0.76 (12.5%)
Chakwal Spinning / Apr 17 Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited(CWSM)	57.93 ▲ 5.27 (10.01%)
United Brands / Apr 17 United Brands Limited(UBDL)	23.18 ▲ 2.11 (10.01%)
S.S.Oil / Apr 17 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	244.59 ▲ 22.24 (10%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Apr 17 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	21.89 ▲ 1.99 (10%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Apr 17 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	1,928.97 ▲ 175.36 (10%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Apr 17 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	13.97 ▲ 1.27 (10%)
Bolan Casting / Apr 17 Bolan Castings Limited(BCL)	104.06 ▲ 9.46 (10%)

Stock	Price
Oilboy Energy(R) / Apr 17 Oilboy Energy Limited(R)(OBOYR2)	1.07 ▼ -0.31 (-22.46%)
Gulshan Sp. / Apr 17 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	3.48 ▼ -0.46 (-11.68%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Apr 17 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	56.69 ▼ -6.29 (-9.99%)
Int. Knit. / Apr 17 International Knitwear Limited(INKL)	14.84 ▼ -1.56 (-9.51%)
Jubilee Gen. Ins. / Apr 17 Jubilee General Insurance Limited(JGICL)	49.52 ▼ -4.7 (-8.67%)
Bawany Air Products / Apr 17 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	32.39 ▼ -2.92 (-8.27%)
Asim Textile / Apr 17 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	13.40 ▼ -1.2 (-8.22%)
Jahangir Sidd(Pref) / Apr 17 Jahangir Sidd(Pref)(JSCLPSA)	8.85 ▼ -0.6 (-6.35%)
Sanghar Sugar / Apr 17 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	50.83 ▼ -3.24 (-5.99%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Apr 17 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	340.04 ▼ -19.97 (-5.55%)

Stock	Volume
Maple Leaf Cement / Apr 17 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	23,794,610 ▲ 3.81
B.O.Punjab / Apr 17 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	23,321,095 ▲ 0.15
Cnergyico PK / Apr 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	17,945,036 ▲ 0.02
Fauji Cement / Apr 17 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	16,949,781 ▲ 1.19
National Bank / Apr 17 National Bank of Pakistan(NBP)	16,604,549 ▲ 4.2
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	14,865,718 ▲ 0
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Apr 17 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	14,613,210 ▲ 0.21
Sui South Gas / Apr 17 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	11,876,679 ▲ 1.06
Hascol Petrol / Apr 17 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	10,975,030 ▲ 0.09
United BankXD / Apr 17 United Bank Limited(UBL)	10,968,701 ▲ 16.02

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