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Print - 2025-01-16

South Korean President Yoon arrested over failed martial law bid

South Asia

South Korean President Yoon arrested over failed martial law bid

SEOUL: Impeached South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested on Wednesday over his failed martial law bid, ending...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:05am

Sindh students in Kyrgyzstan: Understanding on coordination mechanism reached

Sindh students in Kyrgyzstan: Understanding on coordination mechanism reached

KARACHI An understanding has been reached to establish a coordination mechanism to facilitate students from Sindh in...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:05am

Banking courts lack jurisdiction to entertain tort claims?

Banking courts lack jurisdiction to entertain tort claims?

LAHORE: A higher appellate forum has set aside a judgment passed by the banking court, ruling that the banking ...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:05am

Bangladesh’s Yunus demands return of stolen billions

South Asia

Bangladesh’s Yunus demands return of stolen billions

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday demanded the return of stolen assets, decrying the...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:05am

Fire-hit LA faces new peril as dangerous gusts forecast

USA

Fire-hit LA faces new peril as dangerous gusts forecast

LOS ANGELES: Powerful winds forecast for Wednesday threatened to whip up massive fires still burning around Los...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:05am

Xi hails ‘historical opportunity’ for China-Sri Lanka ties

Xi hails ‘historical opportunity’ for China-Sri Lanka ties

BEIJING: Chinese leader Xi Jinping said relations between China and Sri Lanka faced a “historical opportunity” ...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:05am

India’s defence minister cites power rivalry in Indian Ocean region

South Asia

India’s defence minister cites power rivalry in Indian Ocean region

NEW DELHI: International power rivalry is playing out in the Indian Ocean region, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:05am

Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 27 Palestinians

Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 27 Palestinians

GAZA STRIP: Gaza’s civil defence agency said on Wednesday that Israeli strikes killed at least 27 people, as the...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:05am

Moscow, Kyiv exchange 50 POWs

Europe

Moscow, Kyiv exchange 50 POWs

KYIV: Russia and Ukraine have each released 25 captured prisoners of war in the first exchange of 2025, both...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:05am

Lessons from Los Angeles: mitigating wildfire risks in the Margalla Hills

Lessons from Los Angeles: mitigating wildfire risks in the Margalla Hills

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have once again highlighted the devastating consequences of climate change and...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:05am

Why Does Trump want to occupy Greenland?

Why Does Trump want to occupy Greenland?

President-elect Donald Trump has made his expansionist ideology loud and clear. Among his many controversial...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:05am

Wars, extreme weather events top global risks: Davos study

Europe

Wars, extreme weather events top global risks: Davos study

BRUSSELS: Armed conflict is the biggest risk this year, a World Economic Forum survey warned on Wednesday, as...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:05am

Baseless assertions: FO, ISPR assail India’s minister, army chief

Baseless assertions: FO, ISPR assail India’s minister, army chief

ISLAMABAD: Taking strong exception, Pakistan’s Foreign Office and the military have strongly reacted to the Indian...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Pakistan was never a formal ally of US: White House

Pakistan was never a formal ally of US: White House

WASHINGTON: The United States has declared that Pakistan has played a pivotal role in the US counterterrorism ...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Third round of govt-PTI talks to begin today

Third round of govt-PTI talks to begin today

ISLAMABAD: The stage is set for tempering down expectations of an imminent outcome of the negotiations between the...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Nutrition’s COI report: Birth of low-weight, premature babies creating hidden crisis

Nutrition’s COI report: Birth of low-weight, premature babies creating hidden crisis

KARACHI: The birth of low-weight and premature babies is creating a hidden but significant health crisis in ...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Meeting of newly-appointed Sindh govt spokespersons held

Meeting of newly-appointed Sindh govt spokespersons held

KARACHI: A key meeting of the newly appointed spokespersons of the Sindh government was held here under the...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Govt to promote movies, dramas, says Sharjeel

Govt to promote movies, dramas, says Sharjeel

KARACHI: The Sindh government has resolved to intensify efforts to promote movies, dramas, and documentaries while...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

NAB enables recovery of Rs510.12m from illegal housing society

NAB enables recovery of Rs510.12m from illegal housing society

LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore has successfully enabled the recovery and disbursement of Rs...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

23 terrorists of banned outfits held across Punjab

23 terrorists of banned outfits held across Punjab

LAHORE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab foiled a major terrorist plan by arresting 23 terrorists...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Massive financial irregularities exposed in KPK: Azma

Massive financial irregularities exposed in KPK: Azma

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that large-scale financial embezzlement and ghost ...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

JI chief criticises ruling elite

JI chief criticises ruling elite

LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has criticized the ruling elite, calling them a visionless...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Punjab cabinet approves agenda for forest department

Punjab cabinet approves agenda for forest department

LAHORE: The Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday approved a four-point agenda for the Forest Department, which included...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Punjab PA: PPP seeks enhanced powers of ministers, parliamentary secretaries

Punjab PA: PPP seeks enhanced powers of ministers, parliamentary secretaries

LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly witnessed another day of opposition’s protests Wednesday as the session commenced with...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

China stocks end lower as investors await more stimulus

Stocks

China stocks end lower as investors await more stimulus

SHANGHAI: China stocks closed down on Wednesday following a strong rally in the previous session as investors were...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Indian benchmarks inch higher on IT

Stocks

Indian benchmarks inch higher on IT

MUMBAI: India’s benchmark indexes inched higher on Wednesday, led by energy and information technology stocks,...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Unlocking Pakistan’s potential: a critical exploration of development challenges

Unlocking Pakistan’s potential: a critical exploration of development challenges

Why has Pakistan struggled to achieve sustainable long-term economic growth despite its vast potential? Development...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Dialogue is the answer– what’s the issue?

Dialogue is the answer– what’s the issue?

While checking into a major international chain of Hotels in Cairo, a couple of years back, I was intrigued more by...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Valuing lost energy

Valuing lost energy

The energy crisis in Pakistan coupled with a hike in fuel prices has extended the need for investments and...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

The govt’s quest for new job opportunities

Letters

The govt’s quest for new job opportunities

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said his government is actively working on a policy aimed at lowering unemployment...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Taking the bull by the tail?

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Taking the bull by the tail?

“I have been to the Qadir University….” “Stop. Isn’t the subject sub judice?” “Well, I don’t think...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Murad, Dar discuss Sindh uplift projects

Murad, Dar discuss Sindh uplift projects

ISLAMABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah called on the Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister Senator...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

PTI wants no delay in new CEC’s appointment

PTI wants no delay in new CEC’s appointment

ISLAMABAD: As the stage is set for the retirement of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikander Sultan Raja, the...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Govt entities: Tarar underscores need for rightsizing

Govt entities: Tarar underscores need for rightsizing

ISLAMABAD: Law Minister Azam Tarar has said that rightsizing in the government entities is the need of the hour, as,...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Why accused in APS attack case were not tried under Army Act, asks SC

Why accused in APS attack case were not tried under Army Act, asks SC

ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench questioned why those persons who had launched attack on Army Public School (APS)...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Gohar expresses cautious optimism over prospects of govt-PTI talks

Gohar expresses cautious optimism over prospects of govt-PTI talks

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) negotiation committee will submit its demands in writing to the...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

ATC disposes of bail plea of Hajra Niazi

ATC disposes of bail plea of Hajra Niazi

LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court on Wednesday disposed of a bail application of Hajra Niazi sister of Hassan Niazi...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Maryam says students securing 65pc and above marks to get laptops

Maryam says students securing 65pc and above marks to get laptops

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed the authorities concerned to increase number of Honahar...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

The Weather

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (January 15, 2025) and the forecast for Thursday (January 16, 2025)...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

PSX ends in the red

Rates

PSX ends in the red

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday witnessed a mixed trend and remained oscillating in positive and...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

OGDCL says Karo-1 well brought into production

Energy

OGDCL says Karo-1 well brought into production

KARACHI: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced that Kharo-1 well located in Khairpur, Sindh...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Wall St surges after inflation data

Stocks

Wall St surges after inflation data

NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes soared on Wednesday, with the benchmark S&P 500 touching a one-week high,...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Europe shares log best day in four months after US data

Stocks

Europe shares log best day in four months after US data

FRANKFURT: European shares closed over 1% higher on Wednesday after an in-line inflation reading in the US raised ...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

US natural gas prices rise

Energy

US natural gas prices rise

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose about 1% to a two-year high on Wednesday on forecasts for more frigid weather...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim

Rates

Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 140,133 tonnes of cargo comprising 102,975 tonnes of import cargo and 37,158...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Oil rises as traders assess sanctions impact

Energy

Oil rises as traders assess sanctions impact

NEW YORK: Oil prices rose on Wednesday as the market focused on potential supply disruptions from US sanctions on...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Cotton spot rates

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (January 15, 2025)...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Selective buying seen on cotton market

Cotton & Textile

Selective buying seen on cotton market

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

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Gold prices recover sharply

Commodities

Gold prices recover sharply

KARACHI: Gold prices regained a huge ground on Wednesday, as the global bullion rates neared $2,700 per ounce,...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

LME official prices

Rates

LME official prices

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

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

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 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Kibor interbank offered rates

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (January 15, 2025). ========================== KIBOR...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

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

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (January 15, 2025). ======================== Open ...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (January 15, 2025)....

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Shipping Intelligence

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (January 15, 2025)....

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (January 15, 2025)...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (January 15, 2025). ======================================= ...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (January 15, 2025). ==================================== ...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Afghan transit trade especially via Gwadar Port: Govt to swap bank guarantee for insurance bond

Afghan transit trade especially via Gwadar Port: Govt to swap bank guarantee for insurance bond

ISLAMABAD: The government is set to replace the bank guarantee system with an insurance guarantee to facilitate...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Aurangzeb for innovative solutions to accelerate financial inclusion

Aurangzeb for innovative solutions to accelerate financial inclusion

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired the second meeting of the...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

5MFY25: LSM sector sees 1.25pc contraction YoY

5MFY25: LSM sector sees 1.25pc contraction YoY

ISLAMABAD: The overall Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector has shown a growth of -1.25 percent during the first...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Economy’s growth model needs urgent overhaul: World Bank

Economy’s growth model needs urgent overhaul: World Bank

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s model of growth — dominated by (public) consumption, high levels of debt, low productivity...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Budget formulation process: OICCI president meets finance minister

Budget formulation process: OICCI president meets finance minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with Yousaf Hussain,...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Banks apprised of road map to export growth

Banks apprised of road map to export growth

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday, in a meeting...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Nepra issues daily penalty warning to KE, Discos

Nepra issues daily penalty warning to KE, Discos

ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday warned K-Electric and other Discos of...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

EV stations’ charging tariff cut to Rs39.70/unit

EV stations’ charging tariff cut to Rs39.70/unit

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Leghari stated on Wednesday that the government will soon ...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Independent market being set up: Govt to stop purchasing power soon, NA told

Independent market being set up: Govt to stop purchasing power soon, NA told

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Awais Leghari informed the National Assembly on Wednesday that the government...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Senate panel told: Exporters fail to avail CPFTA-II opportunities

Senate panel told: Exporters fail to avail CPFTA-II opportunities

ISLAMABAD: Commercial Section Pakistan Embassy Beijing admitted that neither the opportunities arising from China...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

PD orders NPGCL to remove CEO

PD orders NPGCL to remove CEO

ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has directed the Board of Northern Power Generation Company Limited (NPGCL) to...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Dollar slips after CPI data

Commodities

Dollar slips after CPI data

NEW YORK: The dollar weakened against major peers on Wednesday after cooler-than-expected data eased fears that...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Iron ore near two-week high on strong China data

Commodities

Iron ore near two-week high on strong China data

BEIJING: Iron ore futures extended gains on Wednesday, aided by China’s better-than-expected credit data, but ...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

French wheat export forecast held at lowest this century

Commodities

French wheat export forecast held at lowest this century

PARIS: Farm office FranceAgriMer on Wednesday kept its monthly forecast for 2024/25 French soft wheat exports ...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Gold firms as dollar, yields slip; US inflation data looms

Commodities

Gold firms as dollar, yields slip; US inflation data looms

NEW YORK: Gold prices firmed on Wednesday as the US dollar and Treasury yields retreated, while market participants...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Corn, soybeans steady near multi-month highs

Commodities

Corn, soybeans steady near multi-month highs

CANBERRA/PARIS: Chicago corn and soybean futures edged higher on Wednesday to trade near multi-month highs as...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

EU sanctions threat on Russian metal supports aluminium price

Commodities

EU sanctions threat on Russian metal supports aluminium price

LONDON: Aluminium prices in London rose on Wednesday due to worries about tightening supplies to the European Union...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

PMEX daily trading report

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 41.317 billion...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Japanese rubber futures soar

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures soar

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures climbed for the fifth consecutive session on Wednesday to their highest in more...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Malaysian palm oil futures lower

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil futures lower

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Wednesday, tracking rival soyoil’s weakness in Dalian and...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Petrol price hiked by Rs3.47, HSD’s by Rs2.61

Petrol price hiked by Rs3.47, HSD’s by Rs2.61

ISLAMABAD: Federal government announced on Wednesday a raise in petroleum products prices up to Rs 3.47 per litre ...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

61bps drop in PIBs yield recorded

61bps drop in PIBs yield recorded

KARACHI: Margins on long-term government papers fell up to 61 basis points (bps) in the auction held on Wednesday....

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

KCCI urges govt to probe stepped-up load-shedding

Industry

KCCI urges govt to probe stepped-up load-shedding

KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Muhammad Jawed Bilwani while strongly criticizing...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Pakistan, Bangladesh needed to ink FTA or PTA: FPCCI

Industry

Pakistan, Bangladesh needed to ink FTA or PTA: FPCCI

KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has stressed that Pakistan and Bangladesh need to have free trade...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Collector Customs addresses FCCI members, speaks of progressive steps

Industry

Collector Customs addresses FCCI members, speaks of progressive steps

FAISALABAD: Import and export containers are being cleared on the same day under the multiple steps taken for the...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

LCCI holds seminar titled ‘real estate taxation’

Industry

LCCI holds seminar titled ‘real estate taxation’

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has organized an important seminar on “Real Estate Taxation”...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Asian currencies: Rupiah hits over 5-month low

Money & Banking

Asian currencies: Rupiah hits over 5-month low

BENGALURU: Indonesia’s rupiah fell to its lowest in more than five months on Wednesday ahead of the central...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

UK inflation dips

UK inflation dips

LONDON: Britain’s annual inflation rate unexpectedly fell to 2.5 percent last month, official data on Wednesday...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

JPMorgan earns biggest-ever annual profit

JPMorgan earns biggest-ever annual profit

NEW YORK: JPMorgan Chase on Wednesday posted record annual profit as its dealmakers and traders reaped a windfall...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Advancing female education

Advancing female education

EDITORIAL: The two-day conference on “Educating Girls in Muslim Societies: Challenges and Opportunities”, ...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Making power affordable

Making power affordable

EDITORIAL: Power Minister Awais Leghari’s recent detailed assessment of the state of the power sector and the...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

SECP reviewing cost audit framework for corporate sector

Industry

SECP reviewing cost audit framework for corporate sector

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is reviewing Cost Audit framework to balance...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Aurangzeb chairs PMIC meeting: Several key challenges to financial inclusion outlined

Aurangzeb chairs PMIC meeting: Several key challenges to financial inclusion outlined

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired a meeting with the...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

USF subsidy: PTCL, Ufone take major chunk

Industry

USF subsidy: PTCL, Ufone take major chunk

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Comp-any Limited (PTCL) and Ufone took major chunk of around Rs77 billion or ...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

De-regulation of non-essential drugs has helped availability, realise export potential: PPMA chief

Industry

De-regulation of non-essential drugs has helped availability, realise export potential: PPMA chief

KARACHI: The deregulation of non-essential drugs has enabled pharmaceutical companies to resume production, improve...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Bisconni’s premium biscuit range wins award

Companies

Bisconni’s premium biscuit range wins award

KARACHI: Bisconni’s premium biscuit range has been awarded the prestigious ‘Home Brand of the Year –...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary appointed CEO of Mobilink Bank

Companies

Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary appointed CEO of Mobilink Bank

KARACHI: The Board of Mobilink Bank has announced the appointment of Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary as the new Chief...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Ideas by GulAhmed unveils experience store at Dolmen Mall Clifton

Companies

Ideas by GulAhmed unveils experience store at Dolmen Mall Clifton

KARACHI: Ideas by GulAhmed, a leading name in Pakistan’s fashion and lifestyle industry, has launched it’s...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 15	278.97
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 15	278.77
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 15	156.44
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 15	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 15	1.22
Euro to USD / Jan 15	1.03

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 15	5,958.20
India Sensex / Jan 15	76,724.08
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 15	38,444.58
Nasdaq / Jan 15	19,540.25
Hang Seng / Jan 15	19,286.07
FTSE 100 / Jan 15	8,301.13
Dow Jones / Jan 15	42,289.91
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 15	20,574.68

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 9	237,483
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 15	80.53
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 15	18,785
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 15	2,720.20
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 15	67.77
Petrol/Litre / Jan 16	256.13

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First Elite Cap.Mod / Jan 15 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	6.67 ▲ 1.00 (17.64%)
Parmount Sp. / Jan 15 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	5 ▲ 0.50 (11.11%)
Service Textile / Jan 15 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	15.13 ▲ 1.38 (10.04%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jan 15 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	12.29 ▲ 1.12 (10.03%)
Gulistan Sp. / Jan 15 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	11.65 ▲ 1.06 (10.01%)
Arif Habib Ltd. / Jan 15 Arif Habib Limited(AHL)	60.96 ▲ 5.54 (10.00%)
BF Biosciences / Jan 15 BF Biosciences Limited(BFBIO)	231.30 ▲ 21.03 (10.00%)
Dandot Cement / Jan 15 Dandot Cement Company Limited(DNCC)	14.74 ▲ 1.34 (10.00%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Jan 15 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	17.49 ▲ 1.59 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
Fateh Ind. / Jan 15 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	120.60 ▼ -13.34 (-9.96%)
Idrees Tex. / Jan 15 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	13.50 ▼ -1.49 (-9.94%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Jan 15 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	34 ▼ -3.39 (-9.07%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Jan 15 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	3.07 ▼ -0.30 (-8.90%)
United Brands / Jan 15 United Brands Limited(UBDL)	21.03 ▼ -2.05 (-8.88%)
Sana Ind / Jan 15 Sana Industries Limited(SNAI)	30.50 ▼ -2.93 (-8.76%)
Universal Ins. / Jan 15 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	9.85 ▼ -0.94 (-8.71%)
Calcorp Ltd / Jan 15 Calcorp Limited(CASH)	29.10 ▼ -2.65 (-8.35%)
Diamond Ind. / Jan 15 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	18.23 ▼ -1.59 (-8.02%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 15 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	68,146,464 ▲ 0.02
Pak Refinery / Jan 15 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	56,632,089 ▲ 1.60
Cnergyico PK / Jan 15 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	43,068,457 ▼ -0.16
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 15 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	33,447,471 ▼ -0.07
TRG Pak Ltd / Jan 15 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	29,612,532 ▲ 2.51
Sui South Gas / Jan 15 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	26,679,632 ▼ -1.17
Hascol Petrol / Jan 15 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	26,398,810 ▼ -0.28
Telecard Limited / Jan 15 Telecard Limited(TELE)	19,836,175 ▼ -0.31
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 15 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	17,696,558 ▼ -0.32

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