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Energy

Meeting discusses provision of solar panels to 200,000 houses

KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Energy Syed Nasir Hussain Shah chaired a meeting at Energy Department office ...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:43am

Energy

OGDCL boosts oil production at Pasakhi-7, starts gas supply from Chak 212-1

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) boosts oil production at Pasakhi-7, commenced gas...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:41am

Two suspects held in Sarim murder case

KARACHI: In an important development in the case of Sarim, who was “murdered” after being kidnapped in port ...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:39am

Commodities

Gold shows slight recovery

KARACHI: Gold prices made a slight recovery on Monday, as global bullion value hovered over $2,700 per ounce, ...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:37am

SC asks whether general election could be deemed flawed

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court questioned whether the entire general election 2024 was flawed, noting potential need...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:35am

Industry

Pakistan emerges as premier mining destination at FMF 2025

RIYADH: At the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, Pakistan made a significant impact, showcasing its vast...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:34am

Asif says PTI succeeded in establishing contact with ‘establishment’

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Tuesday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has succeeded in its ...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:32am

PM underscores need for providing ‘best facilities’ to pilgrims

ISLAMABAD: Since poor arrangements and complaints of irregularities during pilgrimages have become a norm, Prime...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:29am

Two additional judges of IHC take oath

ISLAMABAD: Two newly-appointed additional judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas and...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:25am

Sindh increases age limit for govt job seekers

KARACHI: In a significant move, the Sindh government has extended the age limit for new employees by two years,...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:24am

Gandapur is black stain on honour of Pashtuns: Azma

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that Ali Amin Gandapur is a black stain on the honour of...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:20am

Fake account case against Gillani: Arguments from NAB sought on jurisdiction

ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Monday sought arguments from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:20am

Asia

Indonesia launches global carbon exchange

JAKARTA: Indonesia opened its carbon exchange to international buyers on Monday, aiming to raise funds to help meet...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Biden preemptively pardons family members, Trump foes

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons on Monday to former Covid pandemic advisor Anthony...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Trump 2.0: how worried should S Asia, ME be?

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump pledged to rescue America from what he described as years of betrayal and decline in his...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Africa

Niger frees news editor who aired junta-critical story

ABIDJAN: Niger has freed an editor-in-chief arrested after his TV news channel aired a programme critical of the...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

After Musk-Ambani tussle, India bets satellite spectrum policy can attract many companies

NEW DELHI: India’s decision to allocate satellite spectrum, rather than auction it, will give consumers more...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Global tourism recovered to pre-pandemic levels in 2024: UN

MADRID: Global tourism fully recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic in 2024 with 1.4 billion international tourist...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Germany says it met NATO 2pc defence spending target in 2024

BERLIN: Germany met NATO’s target to spend 2% of its gross domestic product on defence in 2024, the government ...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Macron warns Europe it can’t depend only on US weapons

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Monday that the billions of euros of taxpayer money spent on...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

EU launches new WTO case against China high-tech patent rules

BRUSSELS: The European Union launched a new challenge at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Monday against...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Rumours of delaying rejected: Pakistan all set for ICC Champion Trophy: PCB

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Monday, while rejecting the rumours being speared by a certain segment on...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Economic affairs: Ministry achieves 100pc digitalisation of offices

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Economic Affairs has achieved 100 percent digitalisation of its official business. The...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

One PO, two members of extortion gang held

ISLAMABAD: The city police on Monday claimed to have arrested a proclaimed offender involved in the murder of three...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Punjab PA passes 12 bills amid opposition’s protest

LAHORE: Punjab Assembly on Monday passed twelve bills on Monday amid opposition’s protest. The bills include...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Crackdown against polluting govt vehicles to begin soon

LAHORE: The government of the Punjab has decided to tighten its grip on government vehicles contributing to air...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

PCB Level-2 coaching course concludes at NCA

LAHORE: The six-day PCB Level-2 coaching course concluded here at the National Cricket Academy on Monday. During ...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Chairperson, FCCI president hold talks: BISP explains approach to marginalised sections

FAISALABAD: BISP is a revolutionary and progressive programme to alleviate poverty by creating maximum job...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Anti-Rape Act 2021 case: LHC irked by absence of AGP

LAHORE: Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Monday expressed her displeasure over the absence of the...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Punjab CM says desires to provide ‘Honhaar’ scholarships to students from KPK, Balochistan

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed her desire to provide ‘Honhaar scholarships’ to...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Sindh PA says concerned at child marriages, forced conversions

KARACHI: An opposition minority legislator in the Sindh Assembly voiced concerns on Monday about rise in forced ...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Political parties, civil society, academia underscore need for empowering LGs in Sindh

KARACHI: Transparency International Pakistan organised a seminar on “Empowering Local Governments for Enhanced...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

$69.01m DEEP: Implementation progress ‘moderately satisfactory’: World Bank

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has rated the implementation progress of the “Pakistan: Digital Economy Enhancement...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 08:42am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (January 20, 2025) and the forecast for Tuesday (January 21, 2025)...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

New Gwadar international airport starts operations

ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: The New Gwadar International Airport (NGIAP) on Monday commenced commercial operations with the...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

PM orders NHA to repair road fencing

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the National Highways Authority (NHA) to ensure that all...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 09:31am

UBG leaders condole over death of SM Muneer’s wife

KARACHI The President of United Business Group (UBG) Zubair Tufail, Chairman of Sindh Region Khalid Towab, Secretary...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Not fixing case before regular bench: SC issues contempt notice to additional registrar judicial

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) issued contempt notice to SC Additional Registrar Judicial for not fixing a matter...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Al-Qadir Trust case verdict: PTI to file appeal in IHC: Salman Raja

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on Monday said that we will file an...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

PFA suspends operation of water plant, restaurant

LAHORE: Food safety teams of the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) conducted extensive operations in Allama Iqbal Town and...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

PDP concerned at rising loans of country

KARACHI: Expressing grave concern over rising loans of the country, Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

LHC reserves verdict on plea of Salman Akram

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday reserved its verdict on a petition of PTI Secretary General Salman Akram...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Animal, Environmental Rights Conference: Justice Minallah commends organisers

ISLAMABAD: Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Justice Athar Minallah commended the organizers of Pakistan’s...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Israeli aggression: Hafiz Naeem praises Palestinians for bravery

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Monday praised the Palestinians for 470 days of unwavering...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Accountants of the world unite

“It’s amazing what a political victory can do.” “Indeed, the 14-year jail sentence against The Man Who Must...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Iranian CGS meets Army chief

RAWALPINDI: Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of General Staff (CGS) of the Iranian Armed Forces, visited the...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Adil Bazai case: SC releases its detailed verdict

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has ruled that Article 63A of the Constitution does not explicitly entrust the...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Sharjeel highlights importance of independent journalism

HYDERABAD: Senior Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sindh Sharjeel Inam Memon attended...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

PEC launches first facilitation desk in Balochistan

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) has launched its first-ever PEC Facilitation Desk in Balochistan,...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Letters

‘California wildfire: Will Trump reconsider the Paris Accord?’

This is apropos my two back-to-back letters titled ‘California wildfire: Will Trump reconsider the Paris ...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 07:01am

Palestine: Imperialist wars are not fought to be over

Of all the games, cricket like the western civilization, has the potential of becoming the most unpredictable and...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 06:53am

Empowering LGs for better public service delivery

Local government, as the name suggests, refers to a set-up established locally to cater to the needs of the public...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 07:00am

Reducing crop risks – making informed decisions

Pakistan’s agricultural sector stands as a cornerstone of its economy, contributing approximately 23 percent to ...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 06:51am

Value of the rupee

The SBP has released the estimate of the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) Index of the rupee in December 2024. It...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 06:47am

Rates

Bulls regain control

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed a bullish trend and closed on positive note on the back of ...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Energy

PARCO MD visits Descon’s Head Office

KARACHI: The Managing Director of PARCO, Irteza Ali Qureshi, a valued client of Descon Engineering for over 25 ...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Energy

US natgas futures drop in quiet trade

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures dropped to a near one-week low in holiday-thinned trade on Monday on forecasts of...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Commodities

Russian wheat export prices hit by competitive global market

MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices declined last week in the face of competitive offers from other global ...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Commodities

Iron ore futures flat as supply concerns ease amid improving China sentiment

SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures traded flat on Monday as traders weighed the easing supply concerns and lagging...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures slide

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures slipped for a second straight session on Monday, pressured by a firmer yen, while...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Commodities

Copper holds near one-month peak as weaker dollar supports

LONDON: Copper prices held near one-month highs on Monday, supported by a weaker dollar and hopes that the Federal...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil futures higher

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a second session on Monday, supported by strength in Dalian vegetable...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Rates

Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 387,250 tonnes of cargo comprising 226,032 tonnes of import cargo and ...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Commodities

Gold firms on softer dollar

NEW YORK: Gold prices firmed on Monday, supported by a weaker US dollar, as markets awaited Donald Trump’s return...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 41.390 billion...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Energy

Oil prices slide as market awaits Trump’s return to White House

HOUSTON: Oil prices slipped on Monday as US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration is expected to bring a...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (January 20, 2025)...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Cotton & Textile

Spot rate unchanged after release of PCGA report

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

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Rates

LME official prices

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

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

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

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (January 20, 2025). ======================== Open Bid ...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (January 20, 2025)....

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (January 20, 2025)....

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (January 20, 2025)...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (January 20, 2025). ======================================= Offset...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (January 20, 2025). ==================================== BR...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

3 up for grabs in first phase: Provinces appear unwilling to buy Discos: PD

Secretary of Power Dr Fakhre Alam Irfan testifies before Senate Standing Committee on Power

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 09:33am

PER 2023-24: Transmission cos told to implement Nepra’s advice

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 21	278.88
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 21	278.78
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 21	155.54
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 21	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 21	1.23
Euro to USD / Jan 21	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 17	5,996.66
Nasdaq / Jan 17	19,630.20
Dow Jones / Jan 17	43,487.83
FTSE 100 / Jan 20	8,520.54
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 20	20,990.31
France CAC40 / Jan 20	7,733.50
India Sensex / Jan 21	76,270.33
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 21	39,027.98

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 20	18,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 20	242,541
Petrol/Litre / Jan 21	256.13
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 21	77.24
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 21	2,724.49
Diesel/Litre / Jan 21	260.95

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Jan 21 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	9.60 ▲ 1.00 (11.63%)
Globe Residency / Jan 21 Globe Residency REIT(GRR)	17.36 ▲ 1.58 (10.01%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Jan 21 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	25.06 ▲ 2.28 (10.01%)
Olympia Mills / Jan 21 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	35.65 ▲ 3.24 (10.00%)
Pak Engineering / Jan 21 Pakistan Engineering Company Limited(PECO)	671.22 ▲ 61.02 (10.00%)
D.M. Textile / Jan 21 D.M. Textile Mills Limited(DMTX)	77.59 ▲ 7.05 (9.99%)
Shadman Cotton / Jan 21 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	31.82 ▲ 2.89 (9.99%)
F.Credit & Inv / Jan 21 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	8.20 ▲ 0.74 (9.92%)
Popular Islamic / Jan 21 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	12.67 ▲ 1.14 (9.89%)

Stock	Price
Sanghar Sugar / Jan 21 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	22.51 ▼ -2.48 (-9.92%)
Fateh Sports / Jan 21 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	72.50 ▼ -6.07 (-7.73%)
Kohat Textile / Jan 21 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	32.32 ▼ -2.58 (-7.39%)
Punjab Oil / Jan 21 Punjab Oil Mills Limited(POML)	147 ▼ -11.02 (-6.97%)
S.G.Power / Jan 21 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	9.15 ▼ -0.66 (-6.73%)
Parmount Sp. / Jan 21 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	4.30 ▼ -0.31 (-6.72%)
Suhail Jute / Jan 21 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	106 ▼ -7.47 (-6.58%)
GOC (Pak) / Jan 21 GOC (Pak) Limited.(GOC)	64.99 ▼ -4.10 (-5.93%)
Prosperity Weav / Jan 21 Prosperity Weaving Mills Limited(PRWM)	35 ▼ -2.00 (-5.41%)

Stock	Volume
Lotte Chemical / Jan 21 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	59,473,543 ▼ -0.08
Bank Makramah / Jan 21 Bank Makramah Limited(BML)	57,800,421 ▲ 0.32
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 21 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	56,891,848 ▼ -0.03
Fauji Cement / Jan 21 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	36,207,297 ▲ 1.64
Hascol Petrol / Jan 21 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	24,273,766 ▼ -0.18
Dewan Motors / Jan 21 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	22,896,108 ▼ -1.43
Hub Power Co. / Jan 21 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	21,405,956 ▼ -2.69
Cnergyico PK / Jan 21 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	20,502,695 ▲ 0.21
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 21 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	19,827,701 ▲ 2.80

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