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Money & Banking

Asian currencies eyes monthly losses as US tariffs loom

BENGALURU: Emerging Asian markets were mixed on Friday, while currencies got a breather as the US dollar dipped, but...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:43am

Money & Banking

Yen hits six-week high

NEW YORK: The yen jumped to a six-week high against the dollar on Friday after faster-than-expected inflation in...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:41am

Stocks

S&P 500 hits record high as major indexes rise

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 index hit a record high as Wall Street’s main indexes rose in a shortened Black Friday...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:39am

Stocks

Tech surge propels STOXX 600 to near one-week high

FRANKFURT: Europe’s STOXX 600 ended the week on a high note, bolstered by a rally in tech stocks, while investors...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:37am

Movies & Music

Alhamra launches theatre workshop

LAHORE: Renowned artist Iftikhar Thakur met with the Executive Director of Lahore Arts Council Alhamra, Sarah ...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:33am

Bail of PTI MPA Imtiaz extended

LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court on Friday extended the interim pre-arrest bail of PTI MPA Imtiaz Mahmood Sheikh ...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:32am

Bilawal reaffirms party’s commitment to supporting Palestinian cause

KARACHI: Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, on the occasion of the International ...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:30am

CM seeks comprehensive plan to prevent urban flooding

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to purchase machinery to...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:29am

ECP announces schedule for NA-262 Quetta by-election

RAWALPINDI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released the election schedule for the vacant NA-262 ...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:27am

NTU hosts 4th Int’l Conference on Polymers and Composites

FAISALABAD: The National Textile University (NTU) successfully hosted the 4th International Conference on Polymers...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:25am

FDE announces educational institutions open today

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) on Friday announced Saturday as working day in the federal...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:22am

‘Int’l Day of Solidarity’ with Palestinian people marked

LAHORE: ‘International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people’ was observed on Friday with a resolve to...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:20am

Industry

LCCI body invited to visit Uzbekistan

LAHORE: The Ambassador of Uzbekistan Alisher Tukhtaev has personally invited Executive Committee of the Lahore...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:19am

Person accused of rape-murder sentenced to death twice

ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Friday, sentenced to death twice a person who raped and murdered an eight-year-old...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:16am

PITB helps resolve 9.2m cases in Punjab

LAHORE: The Case Management System (CMS), developed by the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), has...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:14am

Plea for recovery of journalist; LHC summons IGP

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday directed the inspector general of police (IGP) to appear before the court on...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:13am

Middle East

At least 40 dead in Gaza, as tanks pull back from camp

CAIRO: Israeli military strikes killed at least 40 Palestinians overnight and on Friday in the Gaza Strip, many of...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Europe

UK MPs give initial support to assisted dying bill

LONDON: Britain’s parliament voted in favour of a new bill to legalise assisted dying on Friday, opening the way...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

PPP to celebrate its foundation day across all districts: Murtaza

LAHORE: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is making extensive preparations to celebrate its foundation day across all...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Champions Trophy: PCB not willing to accept hybrid model

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was not ready to accept the hybrid model at all for the upcoming Champions...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

D-Chowk incident: JI demands resignation of Naqvi, formation of judicial commission

LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has demanded the immediate resignation of Interior...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Punjab govt says steps taken to improve environment

LAHORE: The Punjab government has intensified the anti-smog operations across the province and implemented...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Experts underscore need for addressing impacts of climate change on Pakistan

KARACHI: Leading voices in climate resilience, agriculture, and nutrition gathered in Karachi for the Annual...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Key aspects of OSPCs implementation plan discussed

KARACHI: A meeting was held by the Multi-Sectoral Coordination Committee Technical Working Group-IV on...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (November 29, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (November 30, 2024)...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Matiullah’s remand: IHC suspends ATC’s order

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) suspended the Anti-Terrorism Court’s decision of sending journalist...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

PM sets up taskforce to take action against protestors

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday set up a task force headed by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

PTI demands ‘judicial commission’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday demanded formation of a high-powered judicial commission to ...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Fear stalks PTI leadership, rank and file?

ISLAMABAD: A crackdown on Pakistan’s main opposition party that has seen dozens of leaders and lawmakers detained...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Kurram: death toll reaches 110 as 8 more killed

ISLAMABAD: With eight more killed during the last 24 hours, the death toll reached 110 on Friday in the restive...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

ECP spokesperson reshuffled yet again

ISLAMABAD: Less than two months before the retirement of Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, the...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Industry

‘Sustainable Tourism Forum’ to be held next month

KARACHI: The Islamic Chamber of Commerce & Development (ICCD) and the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of ...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

SESSI to construct modern cancer hospital: commissioner

KARACHI: Commissioner, Sindh Employees Social Security Institution (SESSI) Miandad Rahoojo has announced to ...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Poverty alleviation: Role of accurate data, robust planning underscored

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal addressed the Poverty...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

PMDC approves extension of BDS to five years

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) in-line with the global standards has approved the...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Energy

SSGC announces 24-hour gas holiday

KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced 24-hour gas holiday for all industries including their power...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Minister underscores urgent need for education reforms

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal directed that public...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Empowering deserving individuals: BISP asks officials to explore potential collaborations with global stakeholders

ISLAMABAD: The management of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has tasked the senior BISP officials concerned...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

CPJ calls for immediate release of Matiullah

NEW YORK: Pakistan authorities must immediately and unconditionally release senior journalist Matiullah Jan and stop...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Jinnah Medical Complex: minister reviews progress

ISLAMABAD: The federal minister for planning, development, and special initiatives chaired an important meeting to...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Dar to visit Iran

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will undertake an official visit to...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

KP Governor invites ANP to APC

PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi visited Wali Bagh, district Charsadda on Friday and invited...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

NA body supports PPP mode for affordable insurance, sustainable relief programmes

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee has advocated Public Private Partnership (PPP) for affordable...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 08:28am

Türkiye ambassador calls on Aleem

ISLAMABAD: Türkiye Ambassador to Pakistan Erfan Neziroglu, while calling on Federal Minister for Communications,...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

ATC directs counsel for PTI to approach IO for meeting with IK

RAWALPINDI: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday ordered Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Punjab govt announces key measures to limit plastic use

LAHORE: In a significant move to reduce plastic usage, the Punjab government has amended the Single-Use Plastic...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

PDWP approves two schemes worth Rs239m

LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) approved two development schemes amounting to Rs239.2...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

No engagement with TTP: FO

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Friday dismissed the impression of engagement with the Afghanistan-based...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 04:41pm

European Union lifts ban on PIA

KARACHI: The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has officially lifted its ban on Pakistan International...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 03:13pm

Rates

Record-breaking streak persists

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange continued its record-breaking trend and hit new highest-ever level on Friday on the...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

SPI inflation falls slightly

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended November 28, 2024 decreased by 0.03...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 03:14pm

Registeration of VPNs: deadline extension likely

ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to extend the deadline for registering virtual private networks (VPNs) till end...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 02:32pm

Pakistan Banking Awards: SBP governor appreciates role of FIs

KARACHI: The ninth edition of Pakistan Banking Awards 2024 was held on Friday evening with Governor State Bank of...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 02:35pm

Progress of Q1 PSDP projects reviewed

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives reviewed the first quarter progress of...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 09:14am

Stocks

Chinese stocks post monthly gain on hopes of better Beijing data

HONG KONG: Chinese stocks rallied on Friday, ending the month higher as investors anticipated positive factory data...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei slips on firmer yen

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Friday as the yen strengthened on growing expectations of an interest...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Cotton & Textile

Moderate business on cotton market

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

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

It’s all about political stability

Perturbed by the ongoing political uncertainty, the trade and industry leaders met and expressed concerns that the...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Some Karachi attractions

While working for a Swiss firm I had the opportunity to welcome several foreigners to Karachi and after taking care...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Letters

‘Elon Musk aimed at bending the universe’

This is apropos a letter to the Editor ‘Elon Musk aimed at bending the Universe’ by this writer carried by the...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Commodities

Gold prices soar

KARACHI: The local gold prices gained big momentum on Friday after the global rates crossed $2, 650 per ounce,...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: How facts take a backseat?

“So one woman against the entire party.” “That’s the narrative.” “As the only one whose arrest warrants...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

A legacy of democracy, sacrifice, and public service

November 30, 1967, stands as a defining moment in Pakistan’s political history—a day that reshaped the nation’s...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 06:54am

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 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (November 29, 2024). ========================== KIBOR...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

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 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (November 29, 2024). ======================== Open Bid...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (November 29, 2024)....

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (November 29, 2024). ==================================== BR...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Revised PPAs inked with about one dozen IPPs

Government’s energy task force engaged in ‘hard talks’ with IPPs of 1994 and 2002, who are still resisting on the proposed cut in their profits, financial gains of the past and interest on late payment

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 04:34pm

No ‘sacred cow’ among IPPs now: Awais

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Division, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari Friday said providing relief to the power...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 04:35pm

PR posts ‘record-breaking’ revenue in 5 months

LAHORE: In a significant achievement, Pakistan Railways has reported record-breaking revenue, with earnings reaching...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 04:39pm

Refunds, adjustments: FBR’s SRZs fail to deliver?

ISLAMABAD/ KARACHI: The creation of Special Refund Zones (SRZs) by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has failed to...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 02:26pm

Dispensation of justice: SC makes significant strides under leadership of CJP Yahya

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court disposed of 4,372 cases, while 1,853 new cases were instituted from October 28 to...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 04:40pm

South Asia

Indian banks review Adani exposure in wake of US bribery allegations

MUMBAI: Indian banks are reviewing their Adani exposure and whether they need to tighten due diligence, eight ...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Canada economic growth slows

OTTAWA: Canada’s economic growth slowed in line with expectations to 1.0 percent in the third quarter, the ...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Companies

ZTBL, Wateen partner to establish Security Operations Centre

ISLAMABAD: Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) has partnered with Wateen to establish a Security Operations Centre...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

SITCO inaugurates two-day ‘Thar festival’ in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: The Sindh Indigenous and Traditional Crafts Company (SITCO) and Basant Hall Cultural Centre have jointly...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Minister attends World Investment Conference

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum and Water Resources Dr Musadik Malik attended the 28th World Investment...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Archaic pharma regulations

EDITORIAL: Recent years have seen Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector struggle to stay afloat as it grapples with...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

The govt narrative reality check

EDITORIAL: Advisor to the Federal Finance Minister on Economic and Financial Revenue Khurram Shehzad stated that the...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Energy

PPL announces new gas, condensate discovery in Sindh

KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), as operator of the Shah Bandar Block in District Sujawal, Sindh, has...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

Taxes

FBR collects Rs837bn tax in Nov

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected Rs 837 billion during November 2024 against the target ...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

PM&DC approves five-year BDS programme

LAHORE: Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has decided to extend the duration of the Bachelor of Dental...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 06:23am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 2	278.75
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 2	278.55
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 2	156.70
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 2	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 2	1.25
Euro to USD / Jan 2	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 1	5,881.63
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 1	39,894.54
Nasdaq / Jan 1	19,310.79
Dow Jones / Jan 1	42,544.22
India Sensex / Jan 2	79,764.68
Hang Seng / Jan 2	19,586.19
FTSE 100 / Jan 2	8,177.07
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 2	19,923.95

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 1	18,085
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 1	241,773.70
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 2	71.98
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 2	2,635.56
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 2	68.76
Petrol/Litre / Jan 3	252.66

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Siddiqsons Tin / Jan 2 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	6.66 ▲ 0.80 (13.65%)
Escorts Bank / Jan 2 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	6.85 ▲ 0.80 (13.22%)
Tri-Star Power / Jan 2 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	5.87 ▲ 0.63 (12.02%)
Ittefaq Iron Ind / Jan 2 Ittefaq Iron Industries Limited(ITTEFAQ)	9.47 ▲ 1.00 (11.81%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Jan 2 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	47.69 ▲ 4.34 (10.01%)
Ali Asghar / Jan 2 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	79.20 ▲ 7.20 (10.00%)
AL-Ghazi Tractors / Jan 2 Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited(AGTL)	629.66 ▲ 57.24 (10.00%)
Biafo Ind. / Jan 2 Biafo Industries Limited(BIFO)	217.42 ▲ 19.77 (10.00%)
Exide (PAK) / Jan 2 Exide Pakistan Limited(EXIDE)	889.49 ▲ 80.86 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
First Prudential Mod. / Jan 2 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	2.97 ▼ -0.72 (-19.51%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Jan 2 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	27.90 ▼ -3.10 (-10.00%)
Frontier Ceram / Jan 2 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	34.76 ▼ -3.86 (-9.99%)
Ellcot Spinning / Jan 2 Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)	108.10 ▼ -11.97 (-9.97%)
Fateh Sports / Jan 2 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	78.60 ▼ -8.62 (-9.88%)
National Silk / Jan 2 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	50 ▼ -5.44 (-9.81%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Jan 2 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	37.41 ▼ -4.04 (-9.75%)
Olympia Mills / Jan 2 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	36.36 ▼ -3.53 (-8.85%)
First Capital Equities / Jan 2 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.51 ▼ -0.51 (-8.47%)

Stock	Volume
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 2 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	88,905,675 ▲ 0.88
Cnergyico PK / Jan 2 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	71,999,946 ▼ -0.11
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 2 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	71,859,219 ▲ 0.03
Pak Int.Bulk / Jan 2 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	62,831,962 ▼ -0.20
Telecard Limited / Jan 2 Telecard Limited(TELE)	60,523,518 ▲ 0.72
B.O.Punjab / Jan 2 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	45,412,470 ▼ -0.17
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Jan 2 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	41,276,943 ▲ 0.26
Pak Elektron / Jan 2 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	33,978,834 ▲ 0.11
Aisha Steel Mill / Jan 2 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	33,731,868 ▼ -0.39

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