News Archives for Print - 2024-11-24

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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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 province’s water share will be given to...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

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

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Country’s economic indicators improving, says Punjab Governor

LAHORE: Terming the continuity of policies critical for the development of the country’s economy, Governor Punjab...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

FBR seeks compulsory retirement regime to clear ‘dead wood’

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Langrial has urged the Establishment Division to bring...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

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

ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern Gas pipelines Limited’s declaration of Rs135,673,877 as recoverable Gas Infrastructure...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Aleem apprised of challenges facing SEZs

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Privatization and Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has directed...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

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...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

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

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

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

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...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

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...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

‘Petrochemical import halt sparks industry crisis’: FPCCI

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

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...

Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am

Business community leader for reducing losses of govt institutions

Industry

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 22	277.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 22	277.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 23	154.78
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 23	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 23	1.25
Euro to USD / Nov 23	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 22	5,969.34
India Sensex / Nov 22	79,117.11
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 22	38,283.85
Nasdaq / Nov 22	18,003.65
Hang Seng / Nov 22	19,229.97
FTSE 100 / Nov 22	8,262.08
Dow Jones / Nov 22	44,296.51
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 22	19,322.59

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 22	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 22	240,483
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 23	71.24
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 23	2,716.19
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 23	70.77
Petrol/Litre / Nov 24	248.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 24 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 24 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 24 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 24 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 24 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 24 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 24 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 24 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 24 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 24 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 24 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 24 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 24 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 24 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 24 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 24 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 24 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 24 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 24 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,135,830 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 24 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	124,131,268 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 24 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	105,013,176 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 24 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	77,697,371 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 24 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	43,783,366 ▲ 0.00
B.O.Punjab / Nov 24 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	36,573,763 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 24 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	32,719,678 ▲ 0.00
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Nov 24 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	27,969,689 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 24 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	25,874,820 ▲ 0.00

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