News Archives for Print - 2025-01-19

Print - 2025-01-19

First mpox case detected in Azerbaijan

MOSCOW: A case of mpox has been found in Azerbaijan, Interfax news agency reported on Saturday, adding that the...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

70 killed in central Nigeria as fuel truck explodes

LAGOS: A petrol tanker truck exploded after flipping over in central Nigeria on Saturday, killing 70 people who had...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

UK HC briefed about ‘Vision 2035’ initiative

ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott met Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal here Saturday to...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Caucus formed to promote inclusivity, empower people with disabilities

LAHORE: Speaker Malik Ahmad will serve as the patron of the caucus. This pioneering initiative, will be led by MPA...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Full court meeting of LHC judges held

LAHORE: A full court meeting of Lahore High Court judges on Saturday held under the chair of Chief Justice Aalia...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Crime incidents in capital city on the rise

ISLAMABAD: At least 118 incidents of crime, including carjacking, robberies, and mobile phone and cash snatching at...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Pakistan has successfully come out of default danger: coordinator to PM

FAISALABAD: Pakistan has come out of the danger of default due to the positive policy interventions while it was now...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Police make big sacrifices in the line of duty: Senate chief

ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani on Saturday said Pakistan has lost many courageous men and women, but...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

SAU shines at Sindh Livestock Expo

HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam made a significant presence at the Sindh Livestock Expo 2025...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Companies slam delay on deep-sea mining rules

UNITED NATIONS, (United States): Firms investing heavily to explore the seabed for valuable minerals have criticized...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Impact of e-commerce on South Asia

The technological advancements are changing how business is conducted across South Asia and creating opportunities,...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Obesity termed main cause behind various diseases

LAHORE: Terming obesity as the main cause of various diseases, health professionals said that fat body is a basic...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

PN to take command of CTF-151 for 11th time

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy is set to take command of Combined Task Force 151 (CTF-151) for the 11th time,...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

IK conviction: minister says it’s one of the most significant verdicts in history of Pakistan

LAHORE: Terming the conviction of PTI founder in 190 million pounds case as one of the most significant verdicts in...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Forecast of rains, storms in several regions

KARACHI: The Met Office on Saturday issued a weather alert for much of the country, predicting a powerful westerly...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Exam results controversy: JI demands a high-powered probe body

KARACHI: Monem Zafar Khan, chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi chapter, has asked the Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

ASO seizes smuggled goods

KARACHI: In a major anti-smuggling operation, the Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) of Karachi Customs Enforcement,...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Punjab information minister steps up criticism of IK, Bushra

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that ‘Tehreek-e-Fasad’ is in disarray after being...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Energy

US natural gas prices drop

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures dropped about 5% on Friday from a two-year high in the prior session on forecasts...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Energy

Oil prices down

HOUSTON: Oil prices edged lower on Friday but remained on course for a fourth consecutive week of gains, as the...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (January 18, 2025)...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton market remains steady

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

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Thursday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 47.941 ...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Letters

California wildfire: Will Trump reconsider the Paris Accord?

The American nation consistently demonstrates remarkable resilience and unity in combating natural and man-made...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

CBD Punjab expedites completion of route 47

LAHORE: The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) is expediting the completion of its...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

PIA plane lands on wrong runway amid fog

LAHORE: A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight experienced a serious incident when the pilot landed the ...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

LDA finalises plans for tri-nation cricket series

LAHORE: The Lahore district administration has finalised the plans for the matches of upcoming tri-nation cricket...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

CC House attack: Interim bail of Aleema, others extended

LAHORE: An Anti-terrorism Court (ATC) on Saturday extended the interim bail of Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan, and others in...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

CM urges Japan to make investments in Punjab

LAHORE: Emphasising the need to find new ways to increase economic cooperation between Pakistan and Japan, Chief...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Energy

‘Disco Support Unit’ established

LAHORE: In a significant move to curb power theft and improve recovery, the government has established a Disco...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (January 18, 2025) and the forecast for Sunday (January 19, 2025)...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Starting April 1: CIS: SECP notifies new management fee caps

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has notified new management fee caps for...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Govt takes major step towards giving teeth to Peca law

ISLAMABAD: The government has proposed several amendments in the PECA law including establishing the Digital Rights...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

PHA projects: PM asks for third-party validation

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Ministry of Housing and Works to conduct third-party...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

US pledges $117m in aid to Lebanon military

WASHINGTON: The United States announced Saturday it would donate more than $117 million in security assistance for...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Trump launches his own meme coin, value soars

WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump has launched his own cryptocurrency, appropriately called $TRUMP,...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Aid to boat tragedy victims directed: Dar orders smooth relocation of Afghan nationals

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting, Saturday, to...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Civil servants: Deputed officials not eligible for 20pc SA: LHC

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court held that the 20 percent Secretariat Allowance (SA) of civil secretariat employees is...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Gas Utility Court competent to settle related disputes, complaints: SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court ruled that Gas Utility Court is specifically constituted to settle disputes and...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

‘Mera Brand Pakistan’ inaugurated

KARACHI: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Saturday inaugurated the second edition of the “Mera...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Kurram admin orders setting up of camps for DPs

ISLAMABAD: Ahead of potential counter-terrorism operation in the restive region, the Kurram district administration,...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Mandate ‘usurpation’ IK says party to observe ‘black day’ on Feb 8

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Saturday said his party will observe black...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Sluggish global growth

EDITORIAL: The United Nations’ recent projection of a steady 2.8pc global economic growth for 2025, mirroring...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Enhancing cyber-security

EDITORIAL: The World Economic Forum’s report on Global Cyber-security Outlook 2025, published on January 13,...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Commodities

Farmers to be incentivised for early sowing of cotton

LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department has planned to incentivise farmers to promote early sowing of cotton in ...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Commodities

Gold prices inch down

KARACHI: Gold prices inched down on Saturday, following the global market’s slight decline, hovering close to...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Industry

FPCCI concerned at dramatic decline in cotton production

KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) have raised serious concerns about the...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Commodities

Corn heads for weekly gain on tighter supply outlook

CANBERRA: Chicago corn futures rose on Friday and were headed for a second consecutive weekly gain, underpinned by a...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Commodities

Palm oil posts weekly drop, weighed down by rival oils

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures posted a weekly drop despite ending higher on Friday amid sluggish demand from...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Commodities

Aluminium rises on strong Chinese data

LONDON: Aluminium prices rose on Friday to the highest in almost eight weeks as strong economic data from top metals...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Prices of essential kitchen items decline WoW

ISLAMABAD: The prices of the essential kitchen items have witnessed a decline during this week past against the...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Industry

PBF backs Green Pakistan Initiative

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has expressed strong support for the ‘Green Pakistan Initiative (GPI),’...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Industry

CCP takes notice of ‘extraordinary’ hike in prices of Day-Old Chick

ISLAMABAD: Taking notice of the extraordinary increase in the prices of Day-Old Chick (DOC), the Competition...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Industry

Govt committed to reviving economy in collaboration with business community: Tanveer

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain has said that the government is ...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Industry

Two MoUs signed to strengthen agri & livestock sectors

KARACHI: Two important memorandum of understanding (MoUs) were signed Saturday to strengthen the livestock and...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Industry

Rwanda HC urges KCCI to help enhance bilateral trade and investment ties

KARACHI: High Commissioner of Rwanda, Harerimana Fatou, while describing her maiden visit to the Karachi Chamber of...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 17	278.75
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 17	278.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 17	156.30
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 17	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 17	1.22
Euro to USD / Jan 17	1.03

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 17	5,996.66
India Sensex / Jan 17	76,619.33
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 17	38,451.46
Nasdaq / Jan 17	19,630.20
Hang Seng / Jan 17	19,584.06
FTSE 100 / Jan 17	8,505.22
Dow Jones / Jan 17	43,487.83
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 17	20,903.39

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 17	78.88
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 17	18,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 17	242,283
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 17	2,703.25
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 17	67.60
Petrol/Litre / Jan 19	256.13

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Jan 17 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	7.60 ▲ 1.00 (15.15%)
S.G.Power / Jan 17 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	9.51 ▲ 1.00 (11.75%)
Jahangir Sidd(Pref) / Jan 17 Jahangir Sidd(Pref)(JSCLPSA)	10.50 ▲ 1.00 (10.53%)
AN Textile Mill / Jan 17 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	12.82 ▲ 1.17 (10.04%)
Jah.Sidd. Co. / Jan 17 Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Ltd.(JSCL)	23.62 ▲ 2.15 (10.01%)
Agritech Non-voting / Jan 17 Agritech Non-Voting Preference(AGLNCPS)	24.20 ▲ 2.20 (10.00%)
Arif Habib Ltd. / Jan 17 Arif Habib Limited(AHL)	66.21 ▲ 6.02 (10.00%)
Bilal Fibres / Jan 17 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	15.95 ▲ 1.45 (10.00%)
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 17 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	77.09 ▲ 7.01 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
JS Global Banking / Jan 17 JS Global Banking Sector (ETF)(JSGBETF)	19.77 ▼ -2.75 (-12.21%)
First Capital Equities / Jan 17 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.35 ▼ -0.72 (-11.86%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Jan 17 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	7 ▼ -0.88 (-11.17%)
Service Textile / Jan 17 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	14.98 ▼ -1.66 (-9.98%)
Gulshan Sp. / Jan 17 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	4.01 ▼ -0.43 (-9.68%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Jan 17 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	27.51 ▼ -2.70 (-8.94%)
Mandviwala / Jan 17 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	21.50 ▼ -2.00 (-8.51%)
Universal Ins. / Jan 17 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	9.23 ▼ -0.65 (-6.58%)
Tata Textile / Jan 17 Tata Textile Mills Limited(TATM)	47.10 ▼ -2.80 (-5.61%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	103,704,415 ▲ 0.01
Cnergyico PK / Jan 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	37,108,232 ▲ 0.04
Hub Power Co. / Jan 17 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	36,743,585 ▲ 5.79
Hascol Petrol / Jan 17 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	32,265,861 ▲ 0.83
Dewan Motors / Jan 17 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	28,402,498 ▲ 2.84
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 17 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	24,195,904 ▲ 7.01
Pak Refinery / Jan 17 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	17,625,081 ▲ 0.94
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 17 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	16,675,539 ▲ 0.30
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 17 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	16,024,776 ▲ 0.09

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