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World

Rich countries boost COP29 climate finance offer as developing nations seethe

BAKU: The European Union, US and other wealthy countries at the COP29 summit have agreed to raise their offer of...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (November 23, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (November 24, 2024)...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Pakistan

Punjab minister steps up criticism of Gandapur

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said on Saturday that the fire in Parachinar has now spread to the...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Pakistan

Claims of juvenility: LHC says trial court should rely on medical reports

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held that a trial court should rely on medical reports to declare an accused...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Pakistan

Kyrgyzstan govt announces incentives to support foreign medical graduates

ISLAMABAD: The Kyrgyzstan government has announced a series of incentives aimed at supporting foreign medical...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Pakistan

Imposition of Section 144 challenged

LAHORE: A citizen has approached the Lahore High Court against the imposition of section 144 and the closures of...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Pakistan

Pre-arrest bails of IK’s sisters extended

LAHORE: An antiterrorism court on Saturday extended the interim pre-arrest bail of Imran Khan’s sisters Aleema ...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Pakistan

‘Fake’ certification for dialysis machines: Rs20m penalty imposed on pharma co

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has referred a sensitive case to the Federal Investigation...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Pakistan

IBA-CED celebrates GEW

KARACHI: IBA Karachi’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (IBA-CED) marked Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW)...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Pakistan

JI concerned over law, order situation

HYDERABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has expressed grave concern over the deteriorating security...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Pakistan

264 compete in 30th ‘Palmolive Sindh Women’s Swimming Championship’

KARACHI: The Karachi Women’s Swimming Association (KWSA) Saturday kicked off the 30th Palmolive Sindh Women’s...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Pakistan

‘Guns & More’ flagship store at Expo Centre inaugurated

KARACHI: Lt Gen Muhammad Chiragh Haider, HI(M) (R), Secretary of Defense Production, inaugurated “Guns &...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Pakistan

B’tan govt imposes Sec 144 amid PTI’s protest

QUETTA: The Balochistan government has imposed Section 144 in the province, which banned protests, rallies, and...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

World

Putin signs law forgiving debt arrears for new Russian recruits for Ukraine war

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on Saturday on debt forgiveness for new army recruits signing...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

World

Powerful Israeli airstrike in central Beirut kills 15

BEIRUT, (Lebanon): Lebanon said an Israeli air strike in the heart of Beirut that brought down a residential ...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

World

Trump names hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury chief

WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday named billionaire Scott Bessent as his Treasury secretary,...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

World

ICC warrants are binding, EU’s Borrell says

NICOSIA: European Union governments cannot pick and choose whether to execute arrest warrants issued by the...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

World

Turkiye replaces pro-Kurdish mayors with state officials

ANKARA: Turkiye stripped two elected pro-Kurdish mayors of their posts in eastern cities on Friday, for convictions...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Pakistan

Pakistan issues visas to 87 Indian Hindu pilgrims

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi has issued visas to 87 Indian Hindu pilgrims, to visit ...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Pakistan

Naqvi visits Islamabad Police Lines, reviews security arrangements

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday asked city police to take strict action against those who...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Pakistan

Sindh: Dry weather forecast

KARACHI: Pakistan Meteorological Department on Saturday predicted dry weather in most districts of the Sindh ...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Pakistan

Sindh plans to set up industrial enclave near Hyderabad

KARACHI: Sindh government is planning to construct a new industrial enclave on 500 acres of land located next to the...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Pakistan

Zardari pays tribute to security forces

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to the security forces for the operation against the militants in...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Pakistan

PTI committee stands firm

ISLAMABAD: The political committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vowed on Saturday to proceed with the party’s...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Pakistan

PTI protest: terror attack warning issued by govt

ISLAMABAD: The National Counter-Terrorism Authority (NACTA) has issued a threat alert about possible terrorist...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Pakistan

2 separate actions: Militants killed, injured in KP: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: The security forces killed three militants while three others injured in two separate engagements in...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Pakistan

Over 18 killed in fresh Kurram violence

ISLAMABAD: Over 18 people were killed and more than 25 injured as a result of fresh violence in restive Kurram...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Pakistan

Court allows early hearing of IK’s bail pleas

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Saturday allowed an application for early hearing of post-arrest bail petitions ...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

No compromise on water, says Murad

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said that not even a drop of the province’s water share will be given...

Updated 24 Nov, 2024 10:09am

Pakistan

KP govt reviews security in Kurram

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur chaired an important video link meeting, here on...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (November 23, 2024). ======================================= ...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Energy

Oil prices settle up

NEW YORK: Oil prices climbed about 1% on Friday, settling at a two-week high, as the intensifying war in Ukraine ...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Cotton & Textile

Modest business on cotton market

LAHORE: The local cotton market on Saturday remained bearish and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Commodities

Gold jumps on safe-haven demand

NEW YORK: Gold prices rose over 1% to hit a two-week peak on Friday, heading for the best weekly performance in more...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil futures suffer worst week in 19 months

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Friday to log their sharpest weekly fall in more than a ...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Commodities

Iron ore slips

HANOI: Iron ore futures fell on Friday amid risk-off sentiment across the financial markets due to the intensifying...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Commodities

Copper, aluminium under pressure from weak euro zone PMI

LONDON: Prices for copper and aluminium fell in London on Friday as data showing a tumble in euro zone business...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Letters

Trump’s bureaucracy cuts: a daunting task

The stunning results of the USA elections surprised both Democrats and Republicans alike. Trump’s unprecedented...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Opinion

Immunization: a shield against infections

As the seasons change, many cities across the world face a challenge that affects both the environment and public...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Pakistan

Webinar on ‘Roshan Digital Account’ for Pakistani diaspora in Canada

OTTAWA: The Pakistan High Commission, Ottawa in collaboration with the Bank of Punjab and State Bank of Pakistan...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Pakistan

34 vehicles taken away in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Despite heavy security arrangements in the city, auto thieves stole several vehicles and armed robbers...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Pakistan

Cop among 2 killed in Bajaur

BAJAUR: Two people including a policeman were killed in two separate bomb blasts in Tehsil Mamond of Bajaur District...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures dip

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures dipped as US-China trade tensions weighed on sentiments, countering the boost...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Editorials

Selling gas to third parties

EDITORIAL: Whatever the pros and cons of the Petroleum Division’s decision to sell 35 percent of future gas...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Editorials

Climate action without debt traps

EDITORIAL: The tensions and disagreements that emerged during the climate finance summit of the 2024 UN Climate...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Industry

Business community leader for reducing losses of govt institutions

KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Amount worked out by FTO is Rs292.549bn: DGI&I IR probe confirms Rs380m GST fraud

ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation Inland Revenue has investigated three similar...

Updated 24 Nov, 2024 10:08am

‘Petrochemical import halt sparks industry crisis’: FPCCI

KARACHI: The President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Atif Ikram Sheikh...

Updated 24 Nov, 2024 10:07am

PTI protest, sit-in: Security level elevated to maximum alert in Capital

ISLAMABAD: The government on Saturday implemented stringent security measures and transportation restrictions in...

Updated 24 Nov, 2024 10:07am

Naqvi tells Gohar: ‘No sit-ins, processions or rallies after IHC’s order’

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi informed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan...

Updated 24 Nov, 2024 02:44pm

No negotiations or talks with PTI at any level, says Tarar

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture, Ataullah Tarar...

Updated 24 Nov, 2024 10:02am

NIRC, labour courts must speed up case disposal: SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said that serious efforts be made by the Labour Courts, Labour Appellate Tribunals, and...

Updated 24 Nov, 2024 04:49pm

Aleem apprised of challenges facing SEZs

Directs senior officials of the Board of Investment to include Chinese diplomatic officials in the next meeting so that the problems can be resolved in a coordinated manner

Updated 24 Nov, 2024 06:44pm

SNGPL’s unaudited accounts for 3Q2023: Rs135.67bn GIDC recovery raises serious questions

Business & Finance

Prices of kitchen items show an upward trend

ISLAMABAD: The prices of majority of essential kitchen items witnessed an upward trend during the week past as...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 19	281.52
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 19	281.27
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 19	147.95
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 19	0.80
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 19	1.35
Euro to USD / Sep 19	1.17
UK LIBOR % / Sep 19	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 19	6,664.36
India Sensex / Sep 19	82,626.23
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 19	45,045.81
Nasdaq / Sep 19	22,631.48
Hang Seng / Sep 19	26,545.10
FTSE 100 / Sep 19	9,216.67
Dow Jones / Sep 19	46,315.27
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 19	23,639.41
France CAC40 / Sep 19	7,853.59

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 19	63.68
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 19	15,580
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 19	332,218
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 19	3,685.30
Cotton US¢/pound / Sep 19	66.29
Petrol/Litre / Sep 23	264.61
Diesel/Litre / Sep 23	272.77

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Cres.Star Ins. / Sep 19 Crescent Star Insurance Limited(CSIL)	6.37 ▲ 1 (18.62%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Sep 19 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	7.35 ▲ 0.77 (11.7%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Sep 19 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	10.18 ▲ 1 (10.89%)
B.O.Punjab / Sep 19 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	26.27 ▲ 2.39 (10.01%)
Metro Steel / Sep 19 Metropolitan Steel Corporation Limited(MSCL)	18.68 ▲ 1.7 (10.01%)
At-Tahur Ltd. / Sep 19 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	48.13 ▲ 4.38 (10.01%)
Tariq Corporation / Sep 19 Tariq Corporation Limited(TCORP)	18.91 ▲ 1.72 (10.01%)
Crescent Cotton / Sep 19 Crescent Cotton Mills Limited(CCM)	61.78 ▲ 5.62 (10.01%)
Calcorp Ltd / Sep 19 Calcorp Limited(CASH)	45.94 ▲ 4.18 (10.01%)
Beco Steel Ltd / Sep 19 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	28.92 ▲ 2.63 (10%)

Stock	Price
Media Times Ltd / Sep 19 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	5.35 ▼ -0.63 (-10.54%)
Idrees Tex. / Sep 19 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	26.46 ▼ -2.94 (-10%)
J.K.Spinning / Sep 19 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	247.10 ▼ -27.46 (-10%)
First Elite Cap.Mod / Sep 19 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	33.80 ▼ -3.75 (-9.99%)
F. Nat.Equities / Sep 19 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	8.55 ▼ -0.91 (-9.62%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Sep 19 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	6.25 ▼ -0.62 (-9.02%)
Universal Ins. / Sep 19 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	32.50 ▼ -3.21 (-8.99%)
Reliance Weaving / Sep 19 Reliance Weaving Mills Limited(REWM)	105.19 ▼ -9.18 (-8.03%)
Olympia Mills / Sep 19 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	36.50 ▼ -3.05 (-7.71%)
Wasl Mobility Mod. / Sep 19 Wasl Mobility Modaraba(WASL)	6.09 ▼ -0.5 (-7.59%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Sep 19 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	169,773,055 ▼ -0.34
B.O.Punjab / Sep 19 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	165,854,902 ▲ 2.39
WorldCall Telecom / Sep 19 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	162,011,397 ▼ -0.11
Pak Int.Bulk / Sep 19 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	135,091,867 ▲ 0.51
K-Electric Ltd. / Sep 19 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	94,275,609 ▲ 0.02
Bank Makramah / Sep 19 Bank Makramah Limited(BML)	89,879,525 ▲ 0.65
P.T.C.L. / Sep 19 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	77,889,542 ▲ 1.6
Fauji Foods Ltd / Sep 19 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	74,618,668 ▲ 0.09
Telecard Limited / Sep 19 Telecard Limited(TELE)	66,954,977 ▼ -0.23
Kohinoor Spinning / Sep 19 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	58,032,740 ▼ -0.21

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