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Toshakhana-II case: Court reserve verdict on IK, Bushra’s acquittal plea till 12th

ISLAMABAD: A special court hearing Toshakhana-II case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:15am

Ex-BLA member exposes terrorist agenda amid fresh arrests

QUETTA: Talat Aziz, a former member of the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), publicly surrendered and spoke...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:13am

The Future Summit: Experts underscore crucial role of technology in broadening healthcare access

KARACHI: Healthcare industry experts and policymakers at summit underscored the crucial role that technology can...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 12:00pm

Industry

Factors creating obstacles within SMEs highlighted

LAHORE: Over 84 percent of Pakistan’s workforce operates informally within SMEs and home-based working sector,...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:09am

FDA intensifies drive against illegal commercialization

FAISALABAD: On the instructions of Director General FDA Muhammad Asif Chaudhry, the departmental drive against...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:08am

‘BISP providing maximum support to underprivileged class’

ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) Rubina Khalid said on Friday that the BISP is...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:05am

K-Electric: ‘Tax being forcibly extracted from Karachi residents’

KARACHI: Saifuddin advocate, Leader of the Opposition in KMC and Deputy Emir of Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi, expressed...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:04am

KP govt launches two youth friendly initiatives

PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Sardar Ali Amin Khan Gandapur formally launched two new initiatives i.e. The Naujwan...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:02am

Closer of commercial activities after 8.00 pm: LHC orders Commissioner to convene stakeholders moot

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday observed that the measures being taken by the government are not sufficient...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:59am

Major-Gen Shamraiz assumes charge as DG Rangers Sindh

KARACHI: Major General Muhammad Shamraiz on Friday officially assumed the office as Director General (DG) Sindh...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:57am

Minister assures ABAD of complete elimination of land mafias, kidnappers

KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Home and Parliamentary Affairs Sindh Ziaul Hassan Lanjhar assured the ...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:55am

Industry

‘Need to restore confidence of local, foreign investors’

KARACHI: Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Muhammad Aman ...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:39am

Senate body told: Non-renewal of LDI licences can impact telecom ecosystem

ISLAMABAD: The non-renewal of Long Distance International (LDI) licences on account of outstanding dues of around Rs...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:33am

Chief Minister's Children's Heart Surgery Programme: Over 530 children successfully operated

LAHORE: Over 530 innocent children have been successfully operated under the Chief Minister's Children's Heart...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:32am

P&D Board signs agreement with Nadra

LAHORE: The Planning & Development Board signed an agreement with the NADRA to strengthen the Punjab Social...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:31am

PCB announces squad for ACC

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Friday confirmed the squad for the 50-over tri-series and ACC Under-19 Asia...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:28am

PITB revamps official Punjab govt portal

LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has revamped the official Punjab Government portal...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:24am

PTA absolves itself from responsibility of securing e-devices

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has absolved itself from the responsibility of securing...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:22am

Judicial orders: PTI condemns govt’s blatant disregard

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) central information secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram strongly condemned the...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:20am

Taxes

Over Rs16bn revenue loss prevented by busting gangs of cyber criminals using foreign IPs/VPN/proxy servers

ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation-Inland Revenue (IR) has prevented revenue loss of...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:18am

SAU paves way for agri innovation, economic growth: Minister

HYDERABAD: Provincial Minister for Universities and Boards, Muhammad Ali Malkani, underscored the transformative...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:17am

UNGA body adopts four key Pak resolutions

NEW YORK: The First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted four key resolutions tabled...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:15am

Uplift schemes worth Rs3.6bn approved

LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) on Friday approved two development schemes worth Rs 3.6...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:14am

Commodities

Global food prices reach 18-month high: FAO

PARIS: Global food prices rose in October to their highest level in 18 months, with a sharp increase in the cost of...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

PCB unaware of BCCI’s official decision on Champions Trophy: Naqvi

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not so far been communicated as to whether the Indian cricket team has...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Energy

PM announces power relief ‘winter package’

ISLAMABAD: At a time when electricity bills had become exorbitant and seemed to have reached a breaking point, Prime...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

‘Iqbal Day’ today

LAHORE: “Iqbal Day” marking the birth anniversary of philosopher poet known as Poet of the East, Dr Allama...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

JCP endorses SHC CJ’s proposal

ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), unanimously, endorsed the Sindh High Court (SHC) chief...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

India declines to travel for Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 approaching, India has confirmed it will not travel to Pakistan for ...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Punjab bans entry to parks, zoos as air pollution worsens

LAHORE: Keeping in view the deteriorating situation of smog, the Environment Protection Department (EPD) on Friday...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

LG minister to attend int’l conference in China

LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq, accompanied by Secretary Local Government Shakeel Ahmed ...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

CM Punjab announces historic package for wheat farmers

LAHORE: Under the vision of "Kisan Khushal, Punjab Khushal," a historic reward package worth billions of rupees has...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

BECS Directorate General enrols over 10,000 out-of-school children

ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Basic Education Community Schools (BECS) enrolled more than 10,000...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Cyber security: Attackers use Telegram for malware delivery: GReAT report

ISLAMABAD: Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis team (GReAT) has uncovered a malicious global campaign in which...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Advisory body to make theatre plays civilized, family-friendly: Azma

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has announced that a seven-member advisory committee has been...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

48 terrorist attacks occurred in Oct

ISLAMABAD: Almost 48 terrorist attacks occurred across the country in October 2024, as compared to 45 during the...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

28th IAPTC annual conference concludes

RAWALPINDI: Closing ceremony of 28th Annual Conference of the International Association of Peacekeeping Training...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

‘Pakistan-UK Education Gateway Phase-II’: Minister reviews new projects

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal chaired a high-level...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Al-Qadir Trust case: AC hands over questionnaires to IK, Bushra

ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Friday, handed over questionnaires under Section 342 of the Code of Criminal...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Jail superintendent ordered to arrange IK’s meetings with counsel, others

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed superintendent of Adiala Jail to arrange a meeting between ...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

UAF declared 49th best world university

FAISALABAD: The University of Agriculture Faisalabad has entered the elite 50 universities of the globe by jumping ...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Customs dept under fire for issuing time-barred notices

LAHORE: The customs department is facing intense criticism for issuing time-barred notices, creating unnecessary...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

NA body vows to elevate national healthcare through decisive reforms

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services and Regulations has resolved to...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

‘Human anti-D immunoglobulin’ injection in market: DRAP issues immediate recall alerts

ISLAMABAD: Following the identification of falsified Rhophylac 300mcg PFS, human Anti-D immunoglobulin injection in...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (November 09, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (November 09, 2024)...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Rates

PSX hits highest-ever levels

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday achieved a new historic milestone and hit highest ever levels on ...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Cotton & Textile

Sluggish business on cotton market

LAHORE: The local cotton market on Friday remained steady and the trading volume remained a little bit low. Cotton...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Energy

Sui Development and Production Lease: PPL clarification

KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) seeks to clarify the status of Sui Development and Production Lease. The...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Export industry: challenges and solutions

It is heartening to note that a multinational company operating in Pakistan has successfully showcased and set an...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:22am

Controlling container traffic

A horrible accident took place around the Native Jetty Bridge the other day. A truck with containers was crossing ...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:24am

Letters

America’s freedom of opinion: equality or exclusivity?

To truly understand a society, community, county, or country, the best approach is to engage directly with the ...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:29am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Thinking about and planning for future, not just the present

“It’s all relative, isn’t it! I reckon double think is the right phrase to use – a phrase used by George...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Power crisis and the way forward

IPPs (independent power producers) were created under Government’s power policies, which were promulgated over the...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:27am

Stocks

Sri Lankan shares end higher

BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Friday, aided by gains in communication services and consumer staples...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Stocks

S&P 500 nears 6,000 mark as Trump win

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 index inched closer to the 6,000 mark and the Dow gained on Friday, as a sweeping Trump...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Stocks

European shares log third week of declines on China, tariff jitters

FRANKFURT: Europe’s benchmark STOXX 600 logged its third consecutive week of declines on Friday, hurt by...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Stocks

China stocks end lower as expectations cool for Beijing’s fiscal stimulus

SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks declined on Friday but booked their best week in a month, as investors lowered...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Stocks

Nikkei posts biggest weekly gains since Sept

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Friday, locking in its largest weekly gains since September, although...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

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 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

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

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (November 09, 2024). ======================== Open Bid...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (November 09, 2024)....

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (November 09, 2024). ==================================== BR...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

CCP issues report on state of competition in power sector: Discos asked to strengthen MIRAD for better business planning

Report highlights significant presence and impact of state-owned enterprises on competition within the power sector

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 02:59pm

Cabinet decides to divide NTDC into two entities

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has approved restructuring of National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC)...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 02:10pm

3 imported coal-based IPPs to Thar coal: PPIB seeks details of Chinese Ad hoc Working Group on conversion

ISLAMABAD: The Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has sought details of Chinese Ad hoc Working Group...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 02:11pm

Govt will go for privatisation of PIA again: Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb, while admitting trust and credibility deficit with the...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 07:11pm

FBR will impose new surcharge on fossil fuels

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will impose a new surcharge on fossil fuels to generate additional...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 02:59pm

$3bn remittances in Oct: highest monthly inflow in FY25 so far

KARACHI: Pakistan received over $3 billion home remittances in October 2024, the highest monthly inflow so far in ...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Mengal, Dawar, others challenge 26th Amendment

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court was asked to declare that 26th Constitutional Amendment was passed contrary to the...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 02:21pm

SJC examines 10 complaints against judges: No substantial evidence found

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on Friday examined 10 complaints against the judges under Article 209...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 02:10pm

SPI inflation up by 0.24pc WoW

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI) based inflation for the week ended November 7, 2024 increased by 0.24...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:41am

Industry

PM vows to achieve $25bn IT export target

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reiterated his government’s resolve to meet $25 billion IT...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Economic growth; Digitisation of economy key requisite: Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has described the digitisation of...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:44am

Smuggling of night-vision equipment: Inquiry against 7 FBR officials begins

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has started an inquiry against seven officers at Islamabad...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 09:08am

Energy

Oil falls over 2pc

NEW YORK: Oil prices fell more than 2 percent on Friday as traders grew less fearful of prolonged supply disruptions...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Economy on the path of recovery: Tarar

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has announced that Pakistan’s economy...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Pakistan-China-Tajikistan: Tajik delegates visit PCJCCI to tap potential sectors for trade

LAHORE: A five-member delegation from Tajikistan visited Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Commodities

Gold prices recover sharply

KARACHI: The local gold prices saw a big recovery on Friday after the global market bounced back, traders said....

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Reko Diq Mining Co to utilise PIBT’s terminal

KARACHI: The Reko Diq Mining Company (Private) Limited has identified and approached Pakistan International Bulk...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Economy on the mend

EDITORIAL: Minister of Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb while addressing the eighth edition of the “Future Summit”...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:19am

Captive power phase-out: the show must go on

EDITORIAL: Only a few weeks into the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, the Prime Minister has been...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:21am

Maize can help country fetch over $1bn annually: experts

KARACHI: With rising global demand, Pakistan’s maize holds immense potential to surpass a billion dollars in ...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Industry

Customs, rail, airport, maritime sectors: Four MoUs signed with UAE

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday signed four MoUs in sectors such as customs, rail...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Forex reserves likely to reach $12bn mark: SBP

KARACHI: Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmed has said that despite external debt servicing,...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 09:05am

Industry

‘PBA is committed to supporting green financing solutions’

KARACHI: Muneer Kamal, CEO and General Secretary, Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) has said that PBA committed to...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Industry

Labour laws must ensure protection & welfare of workers: LCCI president

LAHORE: Labour laws should strike a delicate balance, ensuring the protection and welfare of workers while also...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Companies

Meezan Bank partners with Trifit Gym

KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, has recently entered into an exclusive partnership with...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Companies

Ipsos unveils Global Trends at HBL Tower Karachi

KARACHI: Ipsos, a global leader in market research, launched its flagship survey “Ipsos Global Trends” at the ...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Money & Banking

US dollar on track for weekly gain

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Friday and was heading for a slight weekly gain as investors evaluated the likely ...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Money & Banking

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 21	278.88
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 21	278.78
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 21	155.54
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 21	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 21	1.23
Euro to USD / Jan 21	1.04

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 21	76,270.33
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 21	39,027.98
Hang Seng / Jan 21	20,098.89
FTSE 100 / Jan 21	8,529.98
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 21	20,988.55

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 20	18,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 20	242,541
Petrol/Litre / Jan 21	256.13
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 21	77.24
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 21	2,724.49
Diesel/Litre / Jan 21	260.95

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Jan 21 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	9.60 ▲ 1.00 (11.63%)
Equity Modaraba / Jan 21 First Equity Modaraba(FEM)	3.54 ▲ 0.34 (10.62%)
Waves Home Appliances / Jan 21 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	11.30 ▲ 1.03 (10.03%)
786 Invest Ltd / Jan 21 786 Investments Limited(786)	10.98 ▲ 1.00 (10.02%)
Globe Residency / Jan 21 Globe Residency REIT(GRR)	17.36 ▲ 1.58 (10.01%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Jan 21 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	25.06 ▲ 2.28 (10.01%)
Olympia Mills / Jan 21 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	35.65 ▲ 3.24 (10.00%)
Pak Engineering / Jan 21 Pakistan Engineering Company Limited(PECO)	671.22 ▲ 61.02 (10.00%)
Shahtaj Sugar / Jan 21 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	108.90 ▲ 9.90 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
Dewan Motors / Jan 21 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	45.21 ▼ -5.02 (-9.99%)
Ghani Chem. Ind. / Jan 21 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited(GCIL)	16.62 ▼ -1.62 (-8.88%)
D.M. Textile / Jan 21 D.M. Textile Mills Limited(DMTX)	64.32 ▼ -6.22 (-8.82%)
S.G.Power / Jan 21 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	9 ▼ -0.81 (-8.26%)
Dadabhoy Cement / Jan 21 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	5.10 ▼ -0.43 (-7.78%)
Sanghar Sugar / Jan 21 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	23.05 ▼ -1.94 (-7.76%)
ZIL Limited / Jan 21 ZIL Limited(ZIL)	226.01 ▼ -18.99 (-7.75%)
Khyber Textile / Jan 21 Khyber Textile Mills Limited(KHYT)	526 ▼ -43.96 (-7.71%)
Gulistan Sp. / Jan 21 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	13 ▼ -1.03 (-7.34%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jan 21 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	111,866,059 ▲ 0.44
Bank Makramah / Jan 21 Bank Makramah Limited(BML)	69,297,556 ▲ 0.05
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 21 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	64,182,488 ▼ -0.09
Lotte Chemical / Jan 21 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	59,473,543 ▼ -0.94
Fauji Cement / Jan 21 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	51,882,881 ▲ 0.34
Hascol Petrol / Jan 21 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	24,273,766 ▼ -0.39
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 21 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	23,353,008 ▼ -1.60
Dewan Motors / Jan 21 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	22,896,108 ▼ -5.02
Ghani Chem. Ind. / Jan 21 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited(GCIL)	21,890,802 ▼ -1.62

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