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Mangrove plantation: Pakistan Cables pledges support to WWF

KARACHI: Pakistan Cables Limited pledged to support the World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) for its ongoing efforts for...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 08:04am

Tobacco harm reduction is need of the hour: IRADA

KARACHI: The Initiative on Risk-reduction & Dependable Alternatives (IRADA) recently hosted its fourth ...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 08:02am

Companies

Interloop hosts Partners in Success Awards

LAHORE: Interloop Limited hosted the prestigious Partners in Success Awards 2024 on October 30, 2024, at a local...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 08:01am

Energy

Russia’s oil output at 9m bpd as promised to OPEC+

SOCHI: Russia will stick to its commitments to the OPEC+ group of leading oil producers and has reached its promised...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:59am

‘Worry’ in Ukraine at Trump victory at critical moment in war

KYIV, (Ukraine): Donald Trump’s victory in US presidential elections has sparked anxiety on the streets of Kyiv ...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:58am

Energy

UAE’s ADNOC inks 15-year gas deal with Germany’s SEFE

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates’ ADNOC has agreed to supply Germany’s SEFE with natural gas for 15 years, the...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:56am

PTI leader says will continue to raise voice against recent legislation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) secretary general Salman Akram Raja vowed on Wednesday to continue raising...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:50am

Chinese nationals in Karachi: PM visits Embassy to condemn attack

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday visited the Chinese Embassy to condemn a firing incident, in...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:49am

Crop residue, other agri issues: Speakers propose establishment of ‘SAARC Agriculture Centre’

ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a panel discussion titled, “Inclusive Crop Residue Management and Sustainable ...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:48am

Asad Qaiser approaches IHC seeking details of cases against him

ISLAMABAD: Former Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser, Wednesday, approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) ...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:46am

Commodities

Gold prices fall

KARACHI: The local gold prices further dropped on Wednesday, reflecting a negative global trend, traders said. Gold...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:45am

MbS welcomes COAS in Riyadh

RIYADH: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, the...

Updated 07 Nov, 2024 11:24pm

10,000 EV charging stations to be set up by 2030

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain announced the government’s...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:39am

Al-Qadir Trust case: AC to record Bushra’s statements tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court on Wednesday fixed November 8 for recording the statements of Pakistan...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:38am

Alkhidmat Karachi awards certificates, prizes to students

KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has recognized high-performing orphan students in a recent ceremony, awarding ...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:37am

Ban imposed on HTV in Lahore for 2 days a week

LAHORE: To mitigate smog in the provincial capital, the Lahore district administration has prohibited the entry of...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:35am

Companies

Riba-free banking services: BankIslami launches significant initiative

KARACHI: BankIslami, a leading Islamic financial institution in Pakistan, has launched a significant initiative to...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:33am

JI tells ECP: Bano Qabil programme not a political activity

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami has clarified to the ECP that Bano Qabil IT programme is an independent educational...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:32am

CESVI donates contemporary laptops to SU’s IBA

HYDERABAD: The Italian non-profit organization Cooperation, Emergency, Development SVI Pakistan (CESVI) working in...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:29am

Letters

Donald Trump’s victory: many keeping their fingers crossed

Donald Trump has made a successful comeback to the White House. Not only has prime minister of Pakistan Shehbaz...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:13am

Visit of AD Ports team: Dar receives presentation on proposed MoUs

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level inter-ministerial...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:03am

Peaceful N-programme: Attainment of SDGs

When the United Nations adopted the 2030 Development Agenda in 2015, Pakistan fully embraced all its 17 Sustainable...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:02am

Factors behind Trump’s 2024 victory

The 2024 US presidential election saw Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party suffer a significant defeat, with ...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:51am

Facilitating FDI inflows

EDITORIAL: Shehbaz Sharif made a very valid point the other day about promotion of FDI (Foreign Direct Investment)...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:44am

Economic growth: Experts recommend measures to policymakers

ISLAMABAD: Amid sluggish growth and increasing poverty ratio in the country, experts on Wednesday recommended ...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:40am

Middle East

Iranians fear Trump comeback will bring them more pain

TEHRAN: When Donald Trump was last in the White House, he pursued a policy of “maximum pressure” against the...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

USA

‘Comeback king’ Trump stuns US media

WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump was hailed as the “comeback king” in the US media on Wednesday after ...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Three matches decided in ‘Battle Axe Polo Cup’

LAHORE: Diamond Paints, Master Paints and Newage Cables emerged victorious on the second day of the 10th Battle Axe...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

T20I camp concludes in Karachi

LAHORE: Pakistan’s T20I camp for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia concluded at the National...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Death of Shahab Zuberi’s mother condoled

KARACHI: “Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers...

Updated 07 Nov, 2024 07:54am

Schools to remain closed till 17th

LAHORE: In response to the escalating smog levels, the Punjab Environment Department (EPD) announced the closure of...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Scientists stir bizarre ‘supersolid’ matter for first time

PARIS: Scientists on Wednesday said that they have successfully stirred a strange matter called a “supersolid”...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Annual account statements: ECP begins proceedings against 48 parties

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has initiated proceedings against 48 political parties ...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Thousands of election gamblers anticipate betting jackpot after Trump win

NEW YORK: Thousands who gambled on the US election are looking forward to a potential payout of about $450 million...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (November 06, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (November 07, 2024)...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

PM, IK congratulate Trump

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump, the US president-elect, on his...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Punjab announces ‘work from home’ policy

LAHORE: The Punjab government announced work from home policy for office workers in the smog-hit areas as severe air...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Taxes

RTO-II team ‘held hostage’ by marriage hall staff

KARACHI: A team of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials from RTO-II, Zone V were taken hostage at a marriage...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Work on ‘Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital’ reviewed

LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique visited the site of Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

SAU, UBL launch wheat seed sowing project

HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam, in partnership with United Bank Limited (UBL), has launched...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Saleem Khan made Register SC for three years

ISLAMABAD: Register Supreme Court of Pakistan has been replaced and Saleem Khan has been appointed on key post for...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Propaganda campaign against Judge: Official of KP ACD sent to jail on judicial remand

ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, sent an official of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Anti-Corruption Department (ACD)...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Parachinar-Tal Hangu road closure enters 30th day: Offices, businesses remain closed in Parachinar

ISLAMABAD: Educational institutions, offices, and businesses in Parachinar remained closed on Wednesday to mourn the...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

MCL directs restoration of all damaged street lights

LAHORE: Metropolitan Corporation Lahore (MCL) Chief Officer Shahid Abbas Kathia has said that the Zonal Officers...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Maryam Nawaz set to depart Geneva for throat treatment

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif is set to leave for Geneva for throat surgery. Sources in the ...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

LHC disposes of plea seeking free education

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday disposed of a petition seeking directions for free education from class 1...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

LHC directs commissioner to reply contempt proceedings

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday directed the Commissioner Lahore to submit his reply by November 22 on a...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

St Patrick’s High School holds prefects’ investiture ceremony

KARACHI: St Patrick’s High School organized its annual Prefects Investiture Ceremony on Wednesday to formally...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

1,100 shops: JI submits resolution for withdrawal of demolition orders

KARACHI: Muhammad Farooq, a provincial legislator of Jamaat-e-Islami has submitted a resolution at the Sindh ...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: De jure versus de facto

“I have a theory…” “Conspiracy or…” “Or, my theory is that the biggest threat to democracy is not an autocrat or a...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Fakhr-e-Jahan takes oath as minister in KP cabinet

PESHAWAR: Syed Fakhr-e-Jahan, Advisor to KP CM on Sports and Youth Affairs took as a Provincial Minister in the...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Rehabilitation of roads: Sindh cabinet approves Rs6.63bn

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a cabinet meeting, approved Rs 6.63 billion for ...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

LUMS collaborates with Lahore Biennale’s Climate Congress

LAHORE: Amidst escalating environmental challenges in Pakistan, including record air pollution levels, LUMS has...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Punjab Governor supports increase in army chief’s tenure

LAHORE: Governor Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said on Wednesday that increasing the term of the Army Chief from...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Climate risk – is the climate action enough?

50 years from now, what would the world look like if climate risk is not managed? That could be a world with more...

Updated 07 Nov, 2024 07:15am

Stocks

Wall Street rallies to record high as Trump returns as US president

NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes soared to record highs on Wednesday, as Republican Donald Trump won the 2024...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Stocks

European shares advance as Trump elected US president

FRANKFURT: European shares jumped more than 1% on Wednesday, tracking a rise in US stock futures, as Donald Trump ...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Stocks

China stocks, yuan slip as US election counting progresses

HONG KONG/SHANGHAI: China’s yuan weakened and stock markets on the mainland and Hong Kong fell on Wednesday, as...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Stocks

Nikkei ends at 3-week high

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended at a three-week high on Wednesday, led by chip and defence stocks, while...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (November 06, 2024). ====================================...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Rates

Stock market loses steam

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday opened on a bullish note and hit new highest intra-day levels, however...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Energy

LESCO extends deadline for purchasing bi-directional meters

LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has extended the deadline for purchasing private static...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Energy

IESCO recovers arrears of Rs4.98bn from defaulters

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has recovered arrears of Rs4.98 billion from over 177,000...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Energy

Target 2030: Committed to Reduction in Scope 1 Emissions by 20%”, says KE’s CDMO Sadia Dada

KARACHI: At The Future Summit, Sadia Dada, Chief of Distribution and Marcomms at K-Electric, underlined KE’s...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Energy

US natural gas prices rise

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Wednesday on a drop in daily output so far this month due to...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Commodities

Chicago wheat, corn and soy fall

CANBERRA: Chicago wheat, corn and soybean futures fell sharply on Wednesday as early results from the US ...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Commodities

Copper tumbles

LONDON: Copper prices tumbled on Wednesday as victory for Republican Donald Trump in the US presidential election...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Commodities

Iron ore futures slide

BEIJING: Iron ore futures slipped on Wednesday, as investors shifted focus back on soft fundamentals of the key...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil higher

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed up on Wednesday, supported by gains in rival vegetable oils and a weaker...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Energy

Oil prices make gains

HOUSTON: Oil prices turned positive on Wednesday after falling by more than $2, despite US crude stocks rising by...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Rates

Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 101,888 tonnes of cargo comprising 42,428 tonnes of import cargo and 59,460...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (November 06, 2024)...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Commodities

Gold retreats as dollar surges on Trump victory

NEW YORK: Gold prices slipped to a near three-week low on Wednesday, beating a retreat as the dollar jumped after...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Energy

Meat processing, alternate energy sectors: Irish team exploring investment opportunities

ISLAMABAD: A high-potential delegation from Republic of Ireland is in Pakistan to seek avenues of joint ventures...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Rates

LME official prices

LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

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 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (November 06, 2024). ========================== ...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (November 06, 2024). ======================== Open ...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (November 06, 2024)....

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 06, 2024)....

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (November 06, 2024)...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (November 06, 2024). =======================================...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am

IMF team to check progress on EFF shortly

IMF staff to visit Pakistan on November 11

Updated 07 Nov, 2024 03:26pm

Govt sends special delegation to KSA following PM’s visit

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 20	278.70
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 20	278.50
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 20	156.03
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 20	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 20	1.22
Euro to USD / Jan 20	1.03

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 17	5,996.66
Nasdaq / Jan 17	19,630.20
Dow Jones / Jan 17	43,487.83
India Sensex / Jan 20	77,231.09
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 20	38,932.72
Hang Seng / Jan 20	19,990.17
FTSE 100 / Jan 20	8,532.51
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 20	20,903.07

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 17	18,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 17	242,283
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 20	77.94
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 20	2,707.81
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 20	67.60
Petrol/Litre / Jan 21	256.13

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Bank Makramah / Jan 20 Bank Makramah Limited(BML)	3.61 ▲ 0.91 (33.70%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Jan 20 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	8.60 ▲ 1.00 (13.16%)
Apna Microfin. / Jan 20 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	10.50 ▲ 0.97 (10.18%)
I.C.C. Ind. / Jan 20 ICC Industries Limited(ICCI)	11.61 ▲ 1.06 (10.05%)
Loads Limited / Jan 20 Loads Limited(LOADS)	17 ▲ 1.55 (10.03%)
AKD Securities / Jan 20 AKD Securities Limited(AKDSL)	24.93 ▲ 2.27 (10.02%)
Ghani Chem. Ind. / Jan 20 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited(GCIL)	18.24 ▲ 1.66 (10.01%)
Attock Cement / Jan 20 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	254.47 ▲ 23.13 (10.00%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Jan 20 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	53.44 ▲ 4.86 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
Hussain Industries / Jan 20 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	31.09 ▼ -3.45 (-9.99%)
Faisal Sp. / Jan 20 Faisal Spinning Mills Limited(FASM)	334.01 ▼ -35.89 (-9.70%)
Parmount Sp. / Jan 20 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	4.61 ▼ -0.44 (-8.71%)
Sindh Abadgar / Jan 20 Sindh Abadgar's Sugar Mills Limited(SASML)	38.04 ▼ -3.46 (-8.34%)
MithchellsFruit / Jan 20 Mitchells Fruit Farms Limited(MFFL)	279 ▼ -24.10 (-7.95%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Jan 20 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	19.26 ▼ -1.62 (-7.76%)
AN Textile Mill / Jan 20 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	11.80 ▼ -0.99 (-7.74%)
Service Textile / Jan 20 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	13.82 ▼ -1.16 (-7.74%)
Masood Textile / Jan 20 Masood Textile Mills Limited(MSOT)	52.02 ▼ -4.22 (-7.50%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	101,934,297 ▼ -0.01
Lotte Chemical / Jan 20 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	59,408,954 ▲ 1.94
Bank Makramah / Jan 20 Bank Makramah Limited(BML)	57,604,421 ▲ 0.91
Hub Power Co. / Jan 20 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	36,888,747 ▲ 0.70
Hascol Petrol / Jan 20 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	32,496,536 ▲ 0.17
Dewan Motors / Jan 20 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	28,438,701 ▲ 1.02
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 20 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	24,244,731 ▲ 7.71
Maple Leaf Cement / Jan 20 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	19,741,577 ▲ 2.08
The Searle Co. / Jan 20 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	17,062,686 ▲ 4.29

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