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Gulf warns over Israeli ‘escalation’

RIYADH, (Saudi Arabia): Saudi Arabia led Gulf warnings on Saturday of Israeli “escalation”, after Israel struck...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

At least 124 killed after Sudan’s RSF attack village, activists say

CAIRO/DUBAI: Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed at least 124 people in a village in El Gezira...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

‘Terrorist attack’ kills 10 cops in southeast Iran

TEHRAN: At least 10 police officers were killed in a “terrorist attack” in an area of southeastern Iran long...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Eight including cops, security personnel martyred in North Waziristan attack

PESHAWAR: At least eight people including four policemen and two security personnel were martyred and six others...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

GM foods pose serious risks to public health, export markets, claims agri expert

ISLAMABAD: Genetically Modified (GM) food poses serious risks not only to local consumers but also to the ...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

27th Oct marks India’s forcible occupation of Kashmir: NA Speaker

ISLAMABAD: Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said that 27th October marks a day to expose India’s...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Trade and investment: Dar shares views with NZ counterpart, UK foreign secretary

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Ishaq Dar, held productive discussions with New...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

N Waziristan attack condemned

KARACHI: The Sindh Governor Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah have condemned...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Quality research being promoted in Punjab medical varsities

LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique said that quality research is being promoted in the ...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

‘DFI increasing due to political stability’

LAHORE: Terming the improvement in the country’s economy as a positive sign, the Governor Punjab Sardar Salim...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Police granted physical remand of 86 prisoners

ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorist Court (ATC), on Saturday, granted police two-day physical remand of 86 prisoners in...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

SISS organises Latif Literature and Music Festival at SAU

HYDERABAD: The Siraj Institute of Sindh Studies (SISS) has organised fifth Latif literary and music Festival at ...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

WCLA holds ‘Khedan Lahore Dian’ at Shalimar Garden

LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) on Saturday organised a gaming activity titled ‘Khedan Lahore...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Court upholds arrest warrants for CM KP

ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Saturday, upheld the arrest warrants issued for Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Capital city witnesses 42pc spike in incidents of carjacking

ISLAMABAD: The capital city witnessed a 42 per cent spike in the incidents of carjacking during the last week with...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Toshakhana-II case: Indictment of IK, spouse deferred

ISLAMABAD: A special court, on Saturday, again deferred the indictment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Dar for enduring commitment to Commonwealth’s core principles

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, emphasized Pakistan’s enduring...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Karachi’s beleaguered public transport system comes under govt focus

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presiding over a joint meeting of different departments reviewed...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

CBD Punjab achieves progress on projects

LAHORE: Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab) continues to make substantial progress on its transformative...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Customs officials accused of flouting orders of tribunals

LAHORE: Customs officials are allegedly flouting the orders of tribunals despite clear-cut directions from the...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

KP LGs’ representatives withdraw protest call on CM’s assurance

PESHAWAR: The representatives of the local government have announced withdrawal of their call for protest on October...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

New CJP to prove the best: Rana

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Punjab, which met here at the PML-N Secretariat with its president, ...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Mobile population to be geotagged in anti-polio drive

LAHORE: The Provincial Taskforce for Polio Eradication has decided to geotag the mobile population in the upcoming...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Lawyers march against ‘amendment’

KARACHI: Lawyers in Karachi on Saturday marched in protest against what they described as an “unconstitutional”...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

NDU, CAP sign MoU to enhance collaboration in academic, research initiatives

LAHORE: The National Defence University (NDU) and the Chainstore Association of Pakistan (CAP) have signed a...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (October 26, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (October 27, 2024)....

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Zain resigns as SIC deputy parliamentary leader

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Zain Qureshi, the son of jailed party vice chairman Shah Mehmood...

Updated 27 Oct, 2024 11:16am

SCO: a debating society?

The capital of Islamic Republic of Pakistan was shut down for the recently held (October 15 to 17, 2024) Shanghai...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Energy

US natgas prices slide

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 2% on Friday on forecasts for mild weather through early November that...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Commodities

CBOT soybeans, corn drop on supply pressure

CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soybean and corn futures fell on Friday, as hefty supply from a rapid US harvest...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Commodities

Dalian iron ore climbs after 3-day slide

SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures prices climbed on Friday after a three-session slide and were on track for a...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Commodities

Copper set for weekly decline

LONDON: Copper prices eased on Friday and were on track to end the week lower after stimulus measures from top...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil falls

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Friday but still logged its highest weekly gain in more ...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Thursday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 32.966 ...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Commodities

EU wheat drops to one-month low

PARIS: Euronext wheat slid to a one-month low on Friday as signs that Russian wheat remained competitive overseas,...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Energy

Oil prices up

HOUSTON: Oil prices settled higher on Friday and gained 4% on the week, with investors taking stock of the ongoing...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Commodities

Gold prices firm

NEW YORK: Gold prices edged up on Friday after recovering from a profit-taking bout as Middle East tensions and US...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Commodities

Rain-hit French cereal harvesting, sowing pick up slightly

PARIS: Maize harvesting and winter cereal sowing picked up slightly last week but remained well behind the usual ...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures lower

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures slid for a third straight session on Friday and posted their biggest weekly loss...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (October 26, 2024)...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Cotton & Textile

Spot rate sheds Rs200 per maund

LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Saturday decreased the spot rate by Rs ...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Commodities

Gold prices recover sharply

KARACHI: The local gold prices saw a big recovery on Saturday, following the global rates rise, traders said. Gold...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Letters

‘Trump’s immigrant xenophobia and US Constitution’

This is apropos two back-to-back letters titled “Trump’s immigrant xenophobia and US Constitution” carried by...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (October 19, 2024). ======================================= Offset...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Leakage in Uch gas line: OGDCL, UPL lock horns over force majeure notice

ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDCL) and Uch Power (Private) Limited (UPL) have reportedly locked...

Updated 27 Oct, 2024 11:14am

KE consumers: Rs3.03/unit hike in power tariff finalised for July

KARACHI: Another hike in power tariff by Rs3.03 per unit for the K-Electric consumers under Fuel Cost Adjustment...

Updated 27 Oct, 2024 11:15am

FBR receives 4.821m tax returns up to Oct 26th

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has received 4.821 million income tax returns for Tax Year 2024 up to...

Updated 27 Oct, 2024 11:14am

Aurangzeb meets China’s Vice Minister of Finance ‘Aim to launch inaugural Panda bond in Chinese market’

WASHINGTON DC: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with China’s Vice Minister of...

Updated 27 Oct, 2024 04:25pm

Optimism over rating upgrade prospects voiced

The Finance Minister emphasises the need for reforms in taxation, reduction in energy subsidies, and improvement in the management of SOEs to create more fiscal space for increased investments in climate change, population control, and child stunting

Updated 27 Oct, 2024 01:57pm

China-led AIIB head criticizes advanced nations for trade barriers

WASHINGTON: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Jin Liqun on Saturday criticized advanced...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

MoFA condemns Israeli attack

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday condemned recent Israeli military strikes against Iran, labelling...

Updated 27 Oct, 2024 11:15am

President administers oath to Justice Afridi as 30th CJP

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari administered the oath to Justice Yahya Afridi as the 30th Chief Justice of...

Updated 27 Oct, 2024 11:15am

Ministry yet to finalise AI policy

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has yet to finalise the National Artificial...

Updated 27 Oct, 2024 11:15am

Money & Banking

Bank of England to press on with digital currency in case banks fall short, Bailey says

WASHINGTON: The Bank of England is reluctantly pressing on with work to create a form of digital money accessible to...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Listed cos’ directors: Stakeholders object to revision of SECP voting scheme

ISLAMABAD: Stakeholders have raised serious objections to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan’s...

Updated 27 Oct, 2024 11:15am

Cases and benches: CJP reconstitutes judges’ committee

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi reconstituted the judges committee under the Supreme Court...

Updated 27 Oct, 2024 11:15am

Companies

Second day of ‘PAPS 2024’ sets optimistic tone for automotive sector

LAHORE: The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) continued its showcase ...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Discriminatory policies

EDITORIAL: In his famous address to the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan, Father of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Challenge of poverty reduction

EDITORIAL: It turns out that poverty reduction remains a formidable challenge despite all the recent macroeconomic...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Barriers to economic freedom

EDITORIAL: As Pakistan attempts to implement far-reaching reforms to restructure its economy, the aim is to remove...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Companies

Hybrid Sedan: Hyundai Nishat can consider zero-interest installment plan

KARACHI: Hyundai Nishat Motors can consider introducing a zero-interest installment plan for the newly launched...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Prices of essential kitchen items decline WoW

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

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 3	278.63
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 3	27,843
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 3	157.26
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 3	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 3	1.24
Euro to USD / Jan 3	1.03

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 3	5,942.47
India Sensex / Jan 3	79,223.11
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 3	39,894.54
Nasdaq / Jan 3	19,621.68
Hang Seng / Jan 3	19,760.27
FTSE 100 / Jan 3	8,223.98
Dow Jones / Jan 3	42,732.13
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 3	19,906.08

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 3	73.96
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 3	243,488.40
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 3	2,640.22
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 3	67.66
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 4	18,285
Petrol/Litre / Jan 5	252.66

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Tri-Star Power / Jan 3 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	6.87 ▲ 1.00 (17.04%)
Dewan Textile / Jan 3 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	7.50 ▲ 0.70 (10.29%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Jan 3 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	28 ▲ 2.55 (10.02%)
Asim Textile / Jan 3 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	14.72 ▲ 1.34 (10.01%)
Bannu Woollen / Jan 3 Bannu Woollen Mills Limited(BNWM)	39.34 ▲ 3.58 (10.01%)
Ali Asghar / Jan 3 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	87.12 ▲ 7.92 (10.00%)
AL-Ghazi Tractors / Jan 3 Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited(AGTL)	692.63 ▲ 62.97 (10.00%)
Arpak Int. / Jan 3 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	76.89 ▲ 6.99 (10.00%)
Chakwal Spinning / Jan 3 Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited(CWSM)	79.30 ▲ 7.21 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
Khairpur Sug. / Jan 3 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	165.85 ▼ -18.43 (-10.00%)
Pak Paper Prod / Jan 3 Pakistan Paper Products Limited(PPP)	163.24 ▼ -18.14 (-10.00%)
Jubilee Spinning / Jan 3 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	10.81 ▼ -1.19 (-9.92%)
National Silk / Jan 3 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	49.96 ▼ -5.48 (-9.88%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Jan 3 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	37.50 ▼ -3.95 (-9.53%)
Escorts Bank / Jan 3 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	6.22 ▼ -0.63 (-9.20%)
Intermarket Securities / Jan 3 Intermarket Securities Limited(IMS)	67.01 ▼ -6.76 (-9.16%)
Premium Textile / Jan 3 Premium Textile Mills Limited(PRET)	365.10 ▼ -34.90 (-8.72%)
Shahzad Tex. / Jan 3 Shahzad Textile Mills Limited(SZTM)	27.30 ▼ -2.57 (-8.60%)

Stock	Volume
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 3 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	89,478,727 ▲ 0.26
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 3 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	72,529,816 ▼ -0.06
Telecard Limited / Jan 3 Telecard Limited(TELE)	61,073,411 ▼ -0.38
Cnergyico PK / Jan 3 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	56,752,893 ▲ 0.01
Fauji Cement / Jan 3 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	54,319,935 ▼ -2.12
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Jan 3 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	47,336,133 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 3 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	47,012,733 ▼ -0.21
B.O.Punjab / Jan 3 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	37,387,280 ▲ 0.11
Bank Makramah / Jan 3 Bank Makramah Limited(BML)	34,237,257 ▲ 0.25

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