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‘Cannabis Control & Regulatory Authority Bill, 2024’ passed

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly, Friday, passed, “The Cannabis Control and Regulatory Authority Bill, 2024” to...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:39am

Taxes

FBR intensifies efforts to collect advance tax instalments

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified efforts to timely collect due “advance tax”...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:36am

Retirement age of judges: Govt poised to introduce legislation today: Asif

ISLAMABAD: Amid rumours of constitutional amendments aiming to extend the retirement age of superior courts’...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:35am

President upholds 9 decisions of FIO

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday upheld nine decisions of the Federal Insurance Ombudsman (FIO),...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:33am

JI slams silence over Gaza genocide

KARACHI: The city chapter of Jamaat-e-Islami on Friday slammed the Muslim world for its “silence” and...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:31am

Interest Rates

Business community hails 200bps cut in policy rate

PESHAWAR: Former Senator, Chairman Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Textile Mills Association (KPTMA) and renowned businessman,...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:28am

DG LDA can’t retain more than one official accommodation, declares LHC

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday declared that under the law the Director General (DG) Lahore...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:27am

Movies & Music

Japan Film Festival inaugurated

KARACHI: Japan Film Festival was inaugurated at Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi with collaboration of Pakistan ...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:17am

Journalists boycott PTI presser

ISLAMABAD: The journalist community on Friday boycotted a presser by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders in...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:09am

LG Minister assures all stakeholders of consultation in new legislation

LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that all stakeholders would be consulted in the...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:07am

Provision of substandard seeds: NA body directs MNFS&R to consult provinces over ‘The Seed (Amendment) Bill, 2024’

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body, on Friday, expressed concerns over the provision of substandard (counterfeit) seeds...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:05am

Parliamentary panel seeks detailed briefing on ‘PWD corruption’

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, Friday, while emphasising the need for accountability and transparency in Public...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:03am

PDWP approves uplift schemes worth Rs4.5bn

LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) on Friday approved two development schemes worth Rs 4.5...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:01am

PNY, PITB sign accord to streamline payment processes

LAHORE: PNY Trainings and the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) have signed an agreement to streamline...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:00am

Pakistan participates in Global AI Summit in Riyadh

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan participated in a three-day Global AI Summit in Riyadh, highlighting the significant ...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:58am

Interest Rates

SAI chief condemns 2pc cut in interest rate

KARACHI: Muhammad Kamran Arbi, President of the Site Association of Industry (SAI), has criticized the State Bank of...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:56am

‘SAP playing key role in driving digital transformation in Pakistan’

KARACHI: Instead of causing widespread job losses, the use of Artificial Intelligence will create new job...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:52am

SSGC organises Mehfil-e-Milaad-Un-Nabi (PBUH)

KARACHI: Living up to its tradition, SSGC organized Mehfil-e-Milaad-un-Nabi PBUH, an indispensable feature of the...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:49am

Tributes paid to Hazrat Mian Mir (RA)

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has paid tribute to Hazrat Mian Mir (RA) on the eve of his 401st...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:47am

Interest Rates

UBG seeks more 3pc cut in interest rate

KARACHI: Leaders of United Business Group (UBG) have criticised the State Bank’s mere 2% reduction in the interest...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:45am

China calls for talks to end Ukraine, Gaza wars

BEIJING: Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun said Friday that “negotiation” was the only solution to conflicts ...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (September 13, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (September 14, 2024)...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

IMSEC-2024 inaugurated in Karachi by IMO Secretary-General

KARACHI: The International Maritime Sustainability Exhibition and Conference (IMSEC) 2024 has officially inaugurated...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Sindh PA: Opposition says concerned over ‘govt’s failures’ on important issues

KARACHI: Civic, healthcare and education concerns dominated the Sindh Assembly sitting on Friday with opposition...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Ambassador Khalil represents Pakistan at ‘9th Belt and Road Summit’ in HK

KARACHI: Pakistan Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi represented Pakistan at the 9th Belt and Road Summit in Hong ...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Senate opposition leader asks for ‘separate seats’

ISLAMABAD: Leader of the Opposition in Senate Shibli Faraz has written to Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani to...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Punjab PA Speaker condemns MPs’ arrest within assembly premises

LAHORE: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan on Friday held an emergency press conference, condemning...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Virtual session of ‘Summit of the Future Global Call’ at UN: PM advocates global financial framework reforms for achieving SDGs

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for significant reforms of the international financial framework...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Weekly SPI-based inflation up

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended September 12, 2024, increased by 0.01...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

‘Anti-polio drive aimed at immunising 33m children across 115 districts’

ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Focal Person on Polio Eradication has said that the government has devised a...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

PTI leaders’ detention: Shibli assails PM for staying mum about 9th Sep ‘debacle’

ISLAMABAD: Leader of the Opposition in Senate Shibli Faraz on Friday lambasted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

CM praises Shehbaz for IMF Board meeting schedule

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has paid tribute to the sincere strives of Prime Minister Shehbaz...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Rates

Equities sustain rally

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday witnessed a bullish trend after the SBP slashed key policy rate amid...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

COAS vows full support to KPK police, LEAs

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir reiterated the Pakistan Army’s unwavering commitment...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

FIA probing a ‘threatening post’?

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched an inquiry in connection with “a threatening ...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

NA panel to sit with GB, AJ&K and KP reps: Gemstones export strategy being designed

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel has decided to invite Secretaries of Minerals Development of Gilgit Baltistan (GB),...

Updated 14 Sep, 2024 02:34pm

CJP and senior puisne judge should amend draft rules: JCP

ISLAMABAD: The members of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) proposed that the chief justice of Pakistan and...

Updated 14 Sep, 2024 09:18am

Governor’s rule: Bilawal speaks his mind

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that imposition of governor’s rule in a...

Updated 14 Sep, 2024 08:40am

Stocks

Wall St advances as traders mull chances of bigger rate cut

NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Friday as investors reevaluated the possibility of a bigger interest...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Stocks

European stocks wrap up week on a high note

PARIS: European stocks rounded off the week on a positive note, supported by technology, real estate and mining...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Stocks

China shares extend losses, Hong Kong rises

SHANGHAI: Mainland China’s shares extended losses to end lower on Friday as investors squared their books for the...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei ends lower as yen strengthens

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended lower on Friday after a stronger yen weighed on export-oriented stocks,...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

8th ISEM Pakistan Solar Exhibition inaugurated

FAISALABAD: Extremely heartening and vibrant participation from solar industry marked the commencement of the highly...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (September 13, 2024). ==================================== BR...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (September 13, 2024)....

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (September 13, 2024). ======================== Open Bid...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

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

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (September 13, 2024). ========================== KIBOR...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

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 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Commodities

Gold hits new historic highs

KARACHI: The local gold prices soared to new historic highs on Friday, reflecting the global market’s upward ...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Letters

‘Pakistan in the SCO: silent or strategic?’

This is apropos a letter to the Editor titled ‘Pakistan in the SCO: silent or strategic?’ by this writer carried...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

All eyes on IMF’s $7bn EFF

The grant of subsidies and tax incentives by the government are two measures that never escape a reprimand by the...

Updated 14 Sep, 2024 07:58am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Parliament is supreme on paper?

“I think there is a need to distinguish between an outright war and a war of words.” “Sticks and stones may...

Updated 14 Sep, 2024 07:56am

Arrests after Sept 8 protests: IHC voids 8-day physical remand of PTI MNAs

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) void the eight-day physical remand of several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Gandapur conspiring against federation, alleges Azma

LAHORE: Information Minister Punjab Azma Bokhari has stated that Ali Amin Gandapur has been conspiring against the...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Askari Tower attack case: Pre-arrest bail of Omar, Asad & others extended till Oct 08

LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday extended pre-arrest bail of leader of opposition in National ...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Rs111bn recovered under anti-power theft campaign

LAHORE: A comprehensive anti-theft campaign launched by Pakistan’s power distribution companies has yielded...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

PFA unearths fake spices unit

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has raided an illegal spices manufacturing unit in the area of Dubanpura ...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Saga of motorcycle snatching

There is startling data regarding snatching of motorcycles in the city of Karachi. According to Citizen Police...

Updated 14 Sep, 2024 08:01am

Commodities

India removes floor price for basmati rice exports to claw back global share

NEW DELHI: India removed a floor price for basmati rice exports on Friday, according to a government order, to help...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Money & Banking

Bank holiday

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will remain closed on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 (i.e. 12th ...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Money & Banking

Dollar hits 8-1/2-month low vs yen

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell on Friday to its lowest level since late December against the Japanese yen after media...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Money & Banking

Asian currencies on track for weekly gains

BENGALURU: Currencies and stocks across most developing economies crept up on Friday amid hopes of imminent US...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Energy

SNGPL holds ‘Corporate Briefing Session’

LAHORE: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) held its Corporate Briefing Session on September 12, 2024, at...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Superficial austerity

EDITORIAL: These are not the old days; especially when it comes to the economy and the government cannot hope to get...

Updated 14 Sep, 2024 07:55am

Political hara-kiri

EDITORIAL: Akhtar Mengal’s resignation has turned the spotlight on Balochistan alright, but not in a way that ...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Companies

DHA Multan & Hashoo Group announce joint development projects

MULTAN: Hashoo Group’s Real Estate Division - Pearl Real Estate Holdings Pvt. Ltd. (PREH) announced the strategic...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Companies

FFC signs MoU with HBL to boost farmer financing

ISLAMABAD: Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC), a key contributor to national growth, has partnered with Habib...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Baku forum to bring investors of both states closer: Aleem

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Privatisation and Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan Friday said...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

Inflation dip testament to prudent handling of economy: Aurangzeb

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb Friday said that significant measures were being...

Updated 14 Sep, 2024 02:34pm

Significant cut in fuel prices likely

ISLAMABAD: As international oil prices continue to fall, the government is poised for a significant reduction in...

Updated 14 Sep, 2024 05:05pm

PM says economic policies moving in the right direction

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday gave credence to his government’s economic policies to be in the...

Updated 14 Sep, 2024 02:34pm

ADB approves $320m for KPK roads rehabilitation

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $320 million loan to support the rehabilitation of roads...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

PM for steps aimed at boosting profitability of SMEs

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed the authorities concerned to take measures for the...

Updated 14 Sep, 2024 03:09pm

Non-certified receipts: FBR plans imposing heavy fines on big retailers

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is planning to impose heavy fines on big retailers, who are found to...

Updated 14 Sep, 2024 12:26pm

US finalises sharp tariff hikes on Chinese EVs, other goods

WASHINGTON: The United States locked in tariff hikes on billions of dollars worth of Chinese goods Friday, with a ...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am

IMF deal to be made public: Aurangzeb

Outlines key aspects of the latest IMF agreement

Updated 14 Sep, 2024 09:37pm

‘Suki Kinari Hydropower Project passes Reliability Run Test successfully’

ISLAMABAD: Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) announced on Friday that 884MW Suki Kinari Hydropower...

Updated 14 Sep, 2024 03:10pm

Gwadar: imported coal-fired project faces axe

Government likely to scrap 300 MW imported coal power project at Gwadar

Updated 14 Sep, 2024 09:38pm

Gandapur spent whole night at ‘Kohsar Complex’: claims Khawaja Asif

Companies

CCP approves two acquisitions

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved two acquisitions, reinforcing its commitment to...

Updated 14 Sep, 2024 07:31am

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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