News Archives for Print - 2024-10-27

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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...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

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 ...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

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...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

FBR receives 4.821m tax returns up to Oct 26th

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

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

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...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Optimism over rating upgrade prospects voiced

WASHINGTON DC: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb met with the representatives of S&P...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

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...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

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...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Ministry yet to finalise AI policy

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

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

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...

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

Cases and benches: CJP reconstitutes judges’ committee

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

Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am

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 / Oct 25	277.66
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 25	277.46
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 25	152.31
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 25	0.87
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 25	1.30
Euro to USD / Oct 25	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 25	5,808.12
India Sensex / Oct 25	79,402.29
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 25	37,913.92
Nasdaq / Oct 25	18,518.61
Hang Seng / Oct 25	20,590.15
FTSE 100 / Oct 25	8,248.84
Dow Jones / Oct 25	42,114.40
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 25	19,463.59

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 25	71.78
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 25	245,031.60
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 25	2,747.56
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 25	70.66
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 26	17,885
Petrol/Litre / Oct 27	247.03

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Oct 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Oct 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Oct 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Oct 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Oct 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Oct 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Oct 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Oct 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Oct 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Oct 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Oct 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Oct 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Oct 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Oct 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Oct 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Oct 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Oct 27 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Oct 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Oct 27 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Oct 27 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Oct 27 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Oct 27 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 27 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Oct 27 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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