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

Updated 24 Nov, 2024 10:09am

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...

Updated 24 Nov, 2024 02:46pm

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 a...

Updated 24 Nov, 2024 04:49pm

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...

Updated 24 Nov, 2024 09:59am

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

Business community leader for reducing losses of govt institutions

Industry

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 24	278.80
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 24	278.60
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 24	155.40
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 24	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 24	1.24
Euro to USD / Jan 24	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 23	6,118.71
Nasdaq / Jan 23	20,053.68
Dow Jones / Jan 23	44,565.07
India Sensex / Jan 24	76,784.63
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 24	39,931.98
Hang Seng / Jan 24	20,060.52
FTSE 100 / Jan 24	8,559.56
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 24	21,482.67

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 23	18,485
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 23	245,799
Petrol/Litre / Jan 24	256.13
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 24	74.61
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 24	2,774.04
Diesel/Litre / Jan 24	260.95

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Escorts Bank / Jan 24 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	6.79 ▲ 1.00 (17.27%)
Khalid Siraj / Jan 24 Khalid Siraj Textile Mills Limited(KSTM)	9.05 ▲ 0.95 (11.73%)
Agritech Limited / Jan 24 Agritech Limited(AGL)	52.46 ▲ 4.77 (10.00%)
Loads Limited / Jan 24 Loads Limited(LOADS)	18.92 ▲ 1.72 (10.00%)
Sardar Chemical / Jan 24 Sardar Chemical Industries Limited(SARC)	35.75 ▲ 3.25 (10.00%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Jan 24 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	33.36 ▲ 3.03 (9.99%)
Shezan Inter. / Jan 24 Shezan International Limited(SHEZ)	148.17 ▲ 13.46 (9.99%)
Saritow Spinning / Jan 24 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	11.13 ▲ 1.01 (9.98%)
Ellcot Spinning / Jan 24 Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)	113.60 ▲ 10.30 (9.97%)

Stock	Price
Mandviwala / Jan 24 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	19.13 ▼ -2.12 (-9.98%)
Gulistan Sp. / Jan 24 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	9.84 ▼ -1.09 (-9.97%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Jan 24 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	27.24 ▼ -2.97 (-9.83%)
Crescent Cotton / Jan 24 Crescent Cotton Mills Limited(CCM)	48.50 ▼ -5.02 (-9.38%)
Ashfaq Textile / Jan 24 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	14.15 ▼ -1.35 (-8.71%)
Dawood Lawrencepur / Jan 24 Dawood Lawrencepur Limited(DLL)	302.50 ▼ -19.20 (-5.97%)
Elahi Cot. / Jan 24 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	105 ▼ -6.00 (-5.41%)
Hussain Industries / Jan 24 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	28.01 ▼ -1.41 (-4.79%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Jan 24 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	295.01 ▼ -13.99 (-4.53%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jan 24 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	143,693,542 ▼ -0.10
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 24 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	78,194,783 ▼ -0.01
Sui South Gas / Jan 24 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	57,202,439 ▲ 3.90
Fauji Cement / Jan 24 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	47,170,217 ▼ -0.65
Lotte Chemical / Jan 24 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	35,630,848 ▼ -0.46
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 24 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	32,528,835 ▼ -2.50
The Searle Co. / Jan 24 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	26,563,258 ▲ 5.41
Maple Leaf Cement / Jan 24 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	26,433,374 ▼ -0.94
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 24 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	22,111,604 ▼ -0.06

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