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International Customs Day 2025: Messages from Muhammad Aurangzab

TEXT: Minister for Finance & RevenueOn the occasion of International Customs Day, celebrated annually on January...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

International Customs Day 2025: Messages from Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Prime Minister of Pakistan

TEXT: Pakistan joins the global community in celebrating the International Customs Day.We reaffirm Pakistan’s...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

South Asia

Health and security: Indonesia, India sign wide range of agreements

JAKARTA/MUMBAI: Indonesia and India signed a wide range of agreements on Saturday covering culture, health,...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Hegseth sworn in as US defense secretary

WASHINGTON: Former infantryman and Fox News personality Pete Hegseth was sworn in as US defense secretary Saturday,...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Europe

Three killed in Ukrainian shelling of town in Kherson region

MOSCOW: Three civilians were killed after Ukrainian forces had shelled the Russian-controlled town of Oleshky in...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Six peacekeepers killed as fighting rages in DRC

GOMA: Six foreign peacekeepers have been killed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where fighting between the...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

International Customs Day 2025: Messages from Muhammad Junaid Jalil Khan Member Customs-Operations

TEXT: Pakistan is commemorating International Customs Day 2025 as part of the global Customs community. World ...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

International Customs Day 2025: Messages from Moin-ud-Din Ahmed Wani

TEXT: Collector of Customs Enforcement KarachiAs we mark International Customs Day on January 26, 2025, it is time ...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

International Customs Day 2025: Messages from Ian Saunders WCO Secretary General

TEXT: On 26 January each year, WCO Member Customs administrations celebrate International Customs Day. This is a...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

International Customs Day 2025: Messages from Rashid Mahmood Langrial Chairman FBR

TEXT: On the occasion of International Customs Day2025, Pakistan proudly stands at the crossroads of a digital...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Importance of N-deterrence in changing geopolitical environment highlighted

KARACHI: Lt Gen Khalid Ahmed Kidwai (retd), Adviser Development, National Command Authority (AD NCA), emphasised ...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

‘Between Sacred Cities’ unveiled at Islamic Arts Biennale 2025

LAHORE: Renowned Pakistani artist Imran Qureshi unveils his latest masterpiece, titled “Between Sacred Cities”,...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

PCB announces schedule of tri-nation ODI series

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Saturday announced the schedule for the tri-nation ODI series, featuring ...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Commodities

Dalian iron ore futures gain

SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures edged higher on Friday and were set for a small weekly gain, aided by falling...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Commodities

India’s JSW Steel misses Q3 profit view amid lower prices, slow demand

BENGALURU: India’s JSW Steel reported a bigger-than-expected drop in third-quarter profit on Friday as lower ...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Commodities

EU wheat slips as Argentina tax cut adds to export pessimism

PARIS: Euronext wheat fell on Friday after Argentina’s announcement of reductions to grain export taxes added to...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Thursday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 44.209 ...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Industry

Cos’ directors must fulfill fiduciary obligations: SECP

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has reminded companies that directors of the...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

3 human smugglers held

KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency’s Anti-Human Trafficking and Smuggling Wing (AHS), Karachi has arrested...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Chinese investors to approach SHC: Home Minister instructs IGP to appoint senior IO

KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar has taken notice of the Chinese investors’ decision to approach...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Industry

Concern shown over growing debt burden

KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

International Customs Day 2025: Messages from Basit Maqsood Abbasi Chief Collector of Customs Enforcement Islamabad

TEXT: As we observe International Customs Day on January 26, 2025, we take pride in reflecting on the vital role of...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

International Customs Day 2025: Messages from Jameel Ahmed Baloch Collector of Customs (Appraisement),Quetta/Taftan

TEXT: On the occasion of International Customs Day, January 26, 2025, I extend warm greetings to the global customs...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

International Customs Day 2025: Messages from Muhammad Aamir President (2024-2025) Karachi Customs Agents Association

TEXT: I am delighted to extend my heartfelt greetings to the esteemed officials of Pakistan Customs on the ...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

International Customs Day 2025: Messages from Mansoor Ali General Secretary (2024-2025) Karachi Customs Agents Association

T?Karachi Customs Agents Association The Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) proudly extends its warmest...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Technological advancements and their role in anti-smuggling operations in Pakistan

TEXT: As the world marks International Customs Day 2025, Pakistan stands at a critical juncture in its fight against...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Customs modernization for efficiency, security and prosperity

TEXT: Globally, mandate of customs comprises of revenue collection, trade facilitation, security and protection of...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Customs delivering on its commitment to efficiency, security and prosperity

TEXT: The World Customs Organization (WCO) was established on January 26 1952, with the core purpose to maximize the...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Pakistan Customs delivering efficiency, security and prosperity

TEXT: Pakistan Customs is one of the pivotal national institutions. It plays key and critical role in economic...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Importance of effective communication for customs workforce

TEXT: Communication has been essential to human survival. The history of communication can be traced back to the...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

International Customs Day 2025: Messages from Amanullah Tareen Additional Collector Customs

TEXT: The 2025 theme for International Customs Day set forth by World Customs Organization (WCO), "Customs ...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

First six months (July-December) of FY 2024-25

TEXT: Directorate General of IPRE Customs achieves remarkable milestones The Directorate General of Intellectual...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Pakistan Customs enforcement and women representation

Every year, the World Customs Organization (WCO) announces a unique theme for International Customs Day celebrations...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Faceless customs – customs delivering on its commitment to efficiency, security & prosperity

TEXT: "Customs Delivering on its Commitment to Efficiency, Security and Prosperity"-theme selected by World Customs...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

The integral role of customs in national economic growth and development

TEXT: Customs authorities are the unsung heroes of a nation's economic framework, playing a multifaceted role that...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Int’l passengers: First Mpox case of 2025 confirmed at Peshawar airport

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services and Coordination Saturday confirmed the first Monkeypox case of...

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:39am

Penetration also falls: Number of 3G/4G users declines

ISLAMABAD: The number of 3G/4G users, and penetration in Pakistan declined in December 2024, the Pakistan...

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:38am

Diplomatic missions: AGPR ‘detects’ financial irregularities

ISLAMABAD: A recent audit report by the Auditor General of Pakistan has unearthed major financial and procurement...

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:37am

PTI KP presidentship: CM Gandapur replaced with MNA Akbar

ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan Saturday removed Chief...

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:37am

Four militants killed in Khyber district: ISPR

ISLAMABAD: The Security Forces conducted an intelligence base operation in general area Bagh of Khyber district,...

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:39am

Commodities

Gold prices easier

KARACHI: Gold prices edged lower on Saturday, receding from all-time high as global market showed a downward trend,...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (January 25, 2025) and the forecast for Sunday (January 26, 2025)...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Energy

Transition from fossil fuels to RE: Asian civil societies urge China to act swiftly

KARACHI: Civil society groups in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, the Philippines and India urged China to act...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

ICA of SC additional registrar: Justice Mansoor objects to constitution of larger bench by committee

ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah objected to the constitution of a larger bench by the Committee, formed...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Letters

Let us step into a war-free world in 2025

As the world entered the New Year, it was greeted with fanfare, dance, and the collective hope for happiness,...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

KE: load-shedding challenge

On January 15, Karachi residents and industrialists harshly criticized K-Electric during a public hearing at the...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Dar stresses upon promoting national interests

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday emphasised upon promoting...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Cotton & Textile

Firm trend prevails on cotton market

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

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (January 25, 2025)...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Commodities

Copper hits 10-week peak on hopes for Trump deal with China

LONDON: Copper prices jumped to their highest in more than two months on Friday as investors became more optimistic...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Energy

Oil prices settle pennies higher, down for week as Trump touts energy policy

HOUSTON: Oil prices settled slightly higher on Friday but posted a weekly decline, ending four straight weeks of...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures lower

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures snapped a three-day rally on Friday and logged a weekly loss, as a stronger yen...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Commodities

Palm oil notches marginal weekly gains on Malaysian production decline

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed losses on Friday to end higher, and booked marginal weekly gains after...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Energy

US natgas prices rise to one-week high on colder forecasts, rising LNG feedgas

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed about 2% to a one-week high on Friday on forecasts calling for colder...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Commodities

Indonesian palm oil stocks buoyed in Nov by slower exports

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s November palm oil stocks rose by 3.2% from the previous month to 2.58 million metric tons as...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Commodities

Gold poised to overtake record peak

NEW YORK: Gold prices climbed over 1% on Friday, closing in on its all-time-high hit in October, as a weakening...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Alkhidmat holds exams for inmates

KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi recently organized computer and language exams for inmates at Karachi Central Jail,...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

NAB Chairman visits Multan office

LAHORE: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Lt Gen Nazir Ahmed (r) visited NAB Multan and chaired a ...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Opponents alarmed by Punjab’s progress: Azma

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the politics of service is being practised in Punjab,...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

CTD thwarts major terror plot; arrests 10 militants

LAHORE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab has successfully dismantled a major terrorist network by...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

17-member delegation visits PFA headquarters

LAHORE: A 17-member delegation of the 42nd mid-career management course visited Punjab Food Authority headquarters...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Maryam’s pro-farmers policies yielding results: report

LAHORE: A review report on the use of fertilisers in Punjab has confirmed a record increase in the purchase of...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

OIC-COMSTECH delegation visits GCUF

FAISALABAD: A high level delegation of OIC-COMSTECH visits GCUF. A high level delegation comprising Vice...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

UNDP launches ‘2nd NHDR 2024’ with PITB, CODE

LAHORE: Together with Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and CODE Pakistan, UNDP Pakistan held the 2nd...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Raids on fertiliser factories, shops: LHC for implementing govt’s instructions in true spirit

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) directed all the concerned authorities to implement the instructions of ...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Commodities

Sugar rallies while coffee steadies

NEW YORK: Sugar futures on ICE rallied on Friday as investors’ fears over potential surplus supplies flooding the...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Commodities

Soybeans, corn futures down from highs

CHICAGO: US soybean and corn futures on Friday fell from multi-month highs after Argentina said it would lower grain...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Toll rate adjustment

EDITORIAL: Reports that the NHA (National Highway Authority) would increase toll rates by 100 percent on a quarterly...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Genuine concerns

EDITORIAL: A minority community legislator, Mahesh Kumar Hasija, moved a call attention notice in Monday’s session...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Taxes

Tax evasion: IHC issues notice to top woman anchorperson

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued notice to an anchorperson in an alleged income tax evasion ...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Industry

KCCI for aligning interest rates with regional benchmarks

KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Muhammad Jawed Bilwani has emphasised the...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

‘SBP must announce 4pc cut in policy rate’

KARACHI The President of the Hub Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Yakoob H Karim and Former President Ismail Suttar...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

ICMA underscores need for 200bps cut in policy rate

KARACHI: The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA) has raised concerns regarding the...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am

Tenure expires today: CEC and 2 members to stay in office until replaced

ISLAMABAD: Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja and two ECP members would see the completion of their...

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:36am

PTI challenges 26th amendment in SC

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) challenged the 26th Amendment Act, 2024 contending the legislation in...

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 09:48am

Domestic consumers spared: Gas made costlier for captive power plants

ECC approves a gas tariff increase from Rs3,000 to Rs3,500 per mmbtu for captive power plants, effective from February 1, 2025

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:39am

Irked by ministries’ inaction: PM tells MoFA to tap CARs with Gwadar trade offers

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 27	278.95
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 27	278.80
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 27	154.64
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 27	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 27	1.25
Euro to USD / Jan 27	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 24	6,101.24
Nasdaq / Jan 24	19,954.30
Dow Jones / Jan 24	44,424.25
India Sensex / Jan 27	75,346.55
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 27	39,565.80
Hang Seng / Jan 27	20,197.77
FTSE 100 / Jan 27	8,485.58
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 27	21,124.29

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 24	18,485
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 24	248,285
Petrol/Litre / Jan 27	256.13
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 27	74.82
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 27	2,763.59
Diesel/Litre / Jan 27	260.95

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / Jan 27 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	3.93 ▲ 0.49 (14.24%)
Chenab Ltd / Jan 27 Chenab Limited(CHBL)	8.57 ▲ 1 (13.21%)
B. F. Mod. / Jan 27 B.F. Modaraba(BFMOD)	8.39 ▲ 0.89 (11.87%)
Sanghar Sugar / Jan 27 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	25.36 ▲ 2.31 (10.02%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Jan 27 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	36.70 ▲ 3.34 (10.01%)
Shahtaj Sugar / Jan 27 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	113.69 ▲ 10.34 (10%)
At-Tahur Ltd. / Jan 27 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	25.85 ▲ 2.35 (10%)
Archroma Pak / Jan 27 Archroma Pakistan Limited(ARPL)	478.56 ▲ 43.51 (10%)
Saritow Spinning / Jan 27 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	12.24 ▲ 1.11 (9.97%)

Stock	Price
LSE Financial Serv. / Jan 27 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	17.52 ▼ -1.95 (-10.02%)
Sui South Gas / Jan 27 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	39.53 ▼ -4.39 (-10%)
Hussain Industries / Jan 27 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	28.50 ▼ -3.14 (-9.92%)
Arctic Textile / Jan 27 Arctic Textile Mills Limited(ARCTM)	18.90 ▼ -2.08 (-9.91%)
Apna Microfin. / Jan 27 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	10.09 ▼ -1.1 (-9.83%)
National Silk / Jan 27 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	50 ▼ -5.44 (-9.81%)
Gammon Pak / Jan 27 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	38 ▼ -4.04 (-9.61%)
Unicap Modaraba / Jan 27 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	2.57 ▼ -0.27 (-9.51%)
Synthetic Prod / Jan 27 Synthetic Products Enterprises Limited(SPEL)	41 ▼ -4.06 (-9.01%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jan 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	61,454,571 ▼ -0.13
Sui South Gas / Jan 27 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	57,677,562 ▼ -4.39
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	33,767,457 ▼ -0.06
The Searle Co. / Jan 27 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	26,713,969 ▼ -5.54
Pak Elektron / Jan 27 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	22,757,545 ▲ 0.67
Fauji Cement / Jan 27 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	20,797,108 ▼ -0.46
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 27 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	18,489,077 ▼ -6.73
P.T.C.L. / Jan 27 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	18,264,183 ▲ 0.82
Ghani Chem. Ind. / Jan 27 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited(GCIL)	17,202,553 ▲ 0.67

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