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Resignation

KARACHI: Pir Suleman Shah Rashdi, a civil servant of Information Group 28th CTP, has tendered his resignation from...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:18am

KUJ condemns attacks on press club, media houses

KARACHI: Karachi Union of Journalists (KUJ) has strongly condemned an attack on National Press Club and media houses...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:15am

Vintage car show in Peshawar on 29th

PESHAWAR: A Vintage and Classic Automotive Car Show under the auspices of the Directorate General of Sports Khyber...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:13am

Aseefa attends ‘Global Women’s Forum’ in Dubai

KARACHI: Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, First Lady of Pakistan and member of the National Assembly, attended the Global...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:11am

MYC Sindh urges steps aimed at stemming bloodshed in Kurram

KARACHI: Milli Yakjehti Council, Sindh (MYC Sindh) on Wednesday called for serious measures to stem sectarian...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:10am

Asia

Rohingya ‘happy’ at ICC request for Myanmar junta chief warrant

COX’S BAZAR, (Bangladesh): For Rohingya refugees who fled brutal violence in Myanmar, the announcement Wednesday...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:08am

Sharjeel assails PTI for holding demos on ‘sensitive’ occasions

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that there is a time for differences and protests, but...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:06am

Fatalities during protest: SC rejects plea urging court to take suo moto

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court turned down the plea of AAG KP to take suo motu notice of the deaths that occurred...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:04am

Eight cases of May 9 riots: IK denied post-arrest bails by ATC

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Wednesday denied post arrest bails to PTI former chairman Imran Khan in...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:03am

‘While public stood firm, Baji ran away’: Azma

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that those who claimed to bring a revolution fled after...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:02am

Punjab to offer Rs1m per tractor subsidy to farmers

LAHORE: In a groundbreaking move, the Punjab government has allocated an unprecedented Rs30 billion to offer a...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:01am

Punjab may witness 20pc cut in per acre potato yield

LAHORE: Due to the current smog and fog conditions, the Punjab province is projected to experience a 20% reduction ...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:00am

Mexico warns Trump tariffs would kill 400,000 US jobs

MEXICO CITY: Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Wednesday that a 25% across-the-board tariff proposed ...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:41am

Sindh CM says his govt committed to augmenting agrarian economy

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that his government is committed to augmenting the...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:40am

Asia

China investigates defence minister for corruption

BEIJING: Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation for corruption, a report said...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:28am

Sri Lanka kicks off much-delayed $12.5bn bond deal

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka said Tuesday it would honour a deal secured by its predecessor to restructure $12.55 billion in...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:26am

South Asia

BD arrests six after lawyer murdered in Hindu protests

DHAKA: Bangladeshi police have arrested six people in connection with the murder of a lawyer during clashes between...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:24am

South Asia

India suspends parliament proceedings again in row over US action on Adani

NEW DELHI: India’s lower house of parliament suspended proceedings for a second day on Wednesday after disruptions...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:23am

Energy

Saudi, Russia, Kazakhstan hold talks ahead of weekend OPEC+ meeting

DUBAI/MOSCOW: Top OPEC+ ministers have held further talks ahead of the oil producer group’s weekend meeting to set...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:14am

Introducing pension reforms: Aurangzeb asks SECP to make concerted efforts

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb Wednesday directed the Securities and ...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:12am

Industry

PVMA chief highlights importance of trade deals with Belarus

KARACHI: Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA), Sheikh Umer Rehan, welcomed the visit...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:11am

Zeeshan made Commissioner SECP

ISLAMABAD: The Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) welcomed Zeeshan Rehman Khattak as...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:10am

UN women launches #KoiJawaazNahi campaign

KARACHI: UN Women Pakistan inaugurated its #KoiJawaazNahi (#No Excuse) advocacy campaign at Karachi University,...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:09am

Industry

KWSB to allocate land to NKATI for building CETP

KARACHI: Efforts by former Federal Minister and senior Pakistan People’s Party leader Dr Asim Hussain have borne...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:07am

Companies

Faysal Bank wins top awards at IRBA 2024

KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, received two prestigious awards at the 10th...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:06am

Letters

‘Peaceful N-Programme: Attainment of SDGs’

This is apropos an article titled “Peaceful N-Programme: Attainment of SDGs” by Zamir Akram carried by the...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 06:36am

Protecting the ‘brand’

Brand valuations are upward bound through the stratosphere in the realm of dollar 150 billion, 200 billion, 350...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 06:27am

Belarusian President meets Nawaz, PM, others at Murree

ISLAMABAD: Chief of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif met with Belarusian President...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

PMDC body meets to address issues facing medical education

ISLAMABAD: The special committee constituted by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), Wednesday, held its...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (November 27, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (November 28, 2024)...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

‘W-category’: UAF degree programmes, departments listed

FAISALABAD: The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) has achieved another milestone as its several degree...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

ACC Men’s, Women’s Under-19 Asia Cup announced

LAHORE: The Men’s National Selection Committee has named Ahmed Hussain as Mohammad Hassan Khan’s replacement for...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Tarar asks how advanced weaponry reached protesters

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar raised serious concerns over the...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Nearly 1,000 protesters held: PTI claims hundreds of its supporters wounded

ISLAMABAD: Authori-ties arrested nearly 1,000 supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan who stormed the...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Islamabad hospitals say they received no corpse during protest

ISLAMABAD: The leading health facilities of the federal capital, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

US degree case: IHC dismisses petition challenging HEC letter

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) dismissed a petition challenging a letter of the Higher Education...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Illegal appointments case: ATC defers indictment of Elahi, others

LAHORE: A special anti-corruption court on Wednesday deferred the indictment of PTI President and former Chief...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

‘Nawaz Sharif IT City’: CM approves setup of tier-four data centre

LAHORE: Pakistan’s first Tier-Four Data Centre will be established in ‘Nawaz Sharif IT City’ and the Chief...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Experts urge govt to address UAE visa ban issue

ISLAMABAD: Experts have urged the government to urgently address the visa ban imposed by the United Arab Emirates...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Governor raps Bushra for tarnishing women’s politics

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that Bushra Bibi is tarnishing women’s politics. “I...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

NA speaker lauds promotion of religious pluralism in Russia

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq extolled the promotion of interfaith harmony and religious...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

People advised not to resist snatching

KARACHI: Chief CPLC (East zone), Abid Ozair has advised not to resist snatching because life is more important. He...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Security forces, media workers not safe from 'Fitna Party': Azma

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that neither security forces nor media workers are safe...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

K-IV Project: Wapda chief reviews construction progress

LAHORE: Chairman Wapda Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (r) visited the Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme (K-IV) to...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

SCBA demands Naqvi, Gandapur resign

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association has demanded the resignation of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and ...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Singapore convention on mediation: SC suggests country should become signatory

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court recommended promoting efficiency in access to justice, saying Pakistan should become a...

Updated 28 Nov, 2024 09:27am

Stocks

Capacity building, data sharing: PSX signs MoU with IBA Karachi

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi have formalized...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (November 27, 2024). ====================================...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 27, 2024)....

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Stocks

Nikkei ends lower on Trump’s tariff pledge

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended lower on Wednesday, with automakers leading the losses, amid concerns...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Stocks

China, HK stocks rebound from recents lows

HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks rebounded from recent lows on Wednesday, as data showed a less sharp decline ...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Stocks

French blue-chips lead European stocks lower

FRANKFURT: French stocks hit a more than three-month low on Wednesday as investors fretted about the fragile...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Stocks

Nasdaq leads Wall St declines as tech stocks slump

NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq leading declines as technology stocks...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Aspiring for a thriving automotive sector

It was early morning, with the sweet sound of birds and the freshness of the air. After taking a bath, I opened the...

Updated 28 Nov, 2024 06:46am

Writing on the wall

The word ‘history’ is primarily associated with past connotations. However, in marked contrast, history is a...

Updated 28 Nov, 2024 06:52am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The guy has consistently underperformed in the two hats

“I am a firm believer in balance – without balance, things are a challenge.” “I am not sure which aspect of...

Updated 28 Nov, 2024 06:42am

Terrorism under guise of protest not tolerable, says IGP

ISLAMABAD: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi on Wednesday said that every citizen has the right...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Afghans can’t live in capital without NOC: Naqvi

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership’s claim...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

PM says army helped govt ‘quell’ unrest

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday heaped praise on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim...

Updated 28 Nov, 2024 08:32am

Protest to continue until IK asks us to stop it: Gandapur

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur on Wednesday reiterated that the ongoing...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (November 27, 2024)....

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (November 27, 2024). ======================== Open ...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Commodities

Gold prices bounce back

KARACHI: The local gold prices bounced back with some recovery on Wednesday following the global market’s ...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (November 27, 2024). =======================================...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (November 27, 2024)...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

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

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (November 27, 2024). ========================== ...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

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 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Rates

LME official prices

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

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (November 27, 2024)....

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (November 27, 2024). ======================== Open ...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Cotton & Textile

Firm trend on cotton market

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

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (November 27, 2024)...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 31.722 billion...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Energy

Oil little changed after surprise build in US gasoline stocks

NEW YORK: Oil prices held steady on Wednesday as a large, surprise build in US gasoline stocks offset easing supply...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Commodities

Gold climbs as dollar eases

NEW YORK: Gold prices rebounded on Wednesday from a more than one-week low hit in the last session, supported by a...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Rates

Activities of Karachi Port Trust

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 202,200 tonnes of cargo comprising 145,529 tonnes of import cargo and 56,671...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Commodities

Chicago wheat down on better supply outlook

SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat futures slid on Wednesday, giving up gains from the previous session, pressured by ample...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Energy

US natural gas prices drop

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 5% on Wednesday on rising output and forecasts for less cold weather and...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Energy

SNGPL says will continue gas supply in winter

LAHORE: SNGPL shall continue gas supply to the consumers during the winters particularly in the peak demand hours....

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Rates

PSX: historic single-day rally

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday witnessed a remarkable recovery and recorded highest-ever single-day...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Economic growth: SBP official delineates Islamic finance framework

KARACHI: Samar Hasnain, Executive Director, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said Islamic economic and finance is a...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Commodities

Palm oil extends winning streak on output concerns

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended higher on Wednesday, extending a three-day winning streak, ...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Commodities

Copper rises with weaker dollar

LONDON: Copper prices rose on Wednesday with support from a weaker dollar and revived bets that top metals consumer...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Commodities

Iron ore futures rise

SINGAPORE: Prices of iron ore futures edged higher for the third straight session on Wednesday, as stronger steel...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures strengthen

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose for a third straight session on Wednesday, reversing earlier losses, as...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Money & Banking

Asian currencies ease slightly

BENGALURU: The pressure on Asian currencies eased slightly on Wednesday after they slid in the previous session ...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Money & Banking

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 15	281.68
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 15	281.43
USD to Japanese Yen / May 15	145.80
USD to Swiss Franc / May 15	0.84
Pound Sterling to USD / May 15	1.33
Euro to USD / May 15	1.12
UK LIBOR % / May 14	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 14	5,892.58
Nasdaq / May 14	19,146.81
Dow Jones / May 14	42,051.06
India Sensex / May 15	80,937.53
Tokyo Nikkei / May 15	37,755.51
Hang Seng / May 15	23,453.16
FTSE 100 / May 15	8,561.58
Germany DAX 30 / May 15	23,462.44
France CAC40 / May 15	7,814.71

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 14	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 14	293,124
Petrol/Litre / May 15	252.63
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 15	60.66
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 15	3,162.99
Diesel/Litre / May 15	256.64
Cotton US¢/pound / May 15	65.21

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Cres.Star Ins. / May 15 Crescent Star Insurance Limited(CSIL)	3.02 ▲ 0.41 (15.71%)
Parmount Sp. / May 15 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	3.70 ▲ 0.46 (14.2%)
Ghani Chemworld / May 15 Ghani Chemworld Limited(GCWL)	9.14 ▲ 1 (12.29%)
S.G.Power / May 15 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	8.65 ▲ 0.94 (12.19%)
Premier Insurance / May 15 Premier Insurance Limited(PINL)	5.83 ▲ 0.63 (12.12%)
Dewan Mushtaq / May 15 Dewan Mushtaq Textile Mills Limited(DMTM)	9.83 ▲ 1 (11.33%)
Hala Enterprise / May 15 Hala Enterprises Limited(HAEL)	13.26 ▲ 1.21 (10.04%)
P.T.C.L. / May 15 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	22.06 ▲ 2.01 (10.02%)
Flying Cement / May 15 Flying Cement Company Limited(FLYNG)	49.46 ▲ 4.5 (10.01%)
Octopus Digital / May 15 Octopus Digital Limited(OCTOPUS)	52.09 ▲ 4.74 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Olympia Mills / May 15 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	50.47 ▼ -5.06 (-9.11%)
Hussain Industries / May 15 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	26.65 ▼ -2.64 (-9.01%)
Apna Microfin. / May 15 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	10.04 ▼ -0.91 (-8.31%)
Askari Life Assur. / May 15 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	4.63 ▼ -0.35 (-7.03%)
Imperial Limited / May 15 Imperial Limited(IML)	16.52 ▼ -1.23 (-6.93%)
B. F. Mod. / May 15 B.F. Modaraba(BFMOD)	8.73 ▼ -0.61 (-6.53%)
Punjab Oil / May 15 Punjab Oil Mills Limited(POML)	186.82 ▼ -11.54 (-5.82%)
Equity Modaraba / May 15 First Equity Modaraba(FEM)	2.85 ▼ -0.16 (-5.32%)
Pakgen Power / May 15 Pakgen Power Limited(PKGP)	114.14 ▼ -6.39 (-5.3%)
Ashfaq Textile / May 15 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	12.34 ▼ -0.68 (-5.22%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Refinery / May 15 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	50,818,876 ▲ 2.68
Cnergyico PK / May 15 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	47,570,881 ▲ 0.48
K-Electric Ltd. / May 15 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	40,246,546 ▲ 0.16
Kohinoor Spining / May 15 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	32,888,417 ▲ 0.18
At-Tahur Ltd. / May 15 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	29,667,657 ▲ 4.48
Sui South Gas / May 15 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	25,344,612 ▲ 0.91
Waves Corporation / May 15 Waves Corporation Limited(WAVES)	21,773,148 ▲ 0.29
Pak Petroleum / May 15 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	16,962,449 ▲ 3.34
B.O.Punjab / May 15 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	16,957,410 ▲ 0.15
WorldCall Telecom / May 15 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	16,572,822 ▲ 0.03

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