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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 / May 15	281.68
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 15	281.43
USD to Japanese Yen / May 15	145.80
USD to Swiss Franc / May 15	0.84
Pound Sterling to USD / May 15	1.33
Euro to USD / May 15	1.12
UK LIBOR % / May 14	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 14	5,892.58
Nasdaq / May 14	19,146.81
Dow Jones / May 14	42,051.06
India Sensex / May 15	80,937.53
Tokyo Nikkei / May 15	37,755.51
Hang Seng / May 15	23,453.16
FTSE 100 / May 15	8,561.58
Germany DAX 30 / May 15	23,462.44
France CAC40 / May 15	7,814.71

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 14	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 14	293,124
Petrol/Litre / May 15	252.63
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 15	60.66
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 15	3,162.99
Diesel/Litre / May 15	256.64
Cotton US¢/pound / May 15	65.21

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Cres.Star Ins. / May 15 Crescent Star Insurance Limited(CSIL)	3.02 ▲ 0.41 (15.71%)
Parmount Sp. / May 15 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	3.70 ▲ 0.46 (14.2%)
Ghani Chemworld / May 15 Ghani Chemworld Limited(GCWL)	9.14 ▲ 1 (12.29%)
S.G.Power / May 15 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	8.65 ▲ 0.94 (12.19%)
Premier Insurance / May 15 Premier Insurance Limited(PINL)	5.83 ▲ 0.63 (12.12%)
Dewan Mushtaq / May 15 Dewan Mushtaq Textile Mills Limited(DMTM)	9.83 ▲ 1 (11.33%)
Hala Enterprise / May 15 Hala Enterprises Limited(HAEL)	13.26 ▲ 1.21 (10.04%)
P.T.C.L. / May 15 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	22.06 ▲ 2.01 (10.02%)
Flying Cement / May 15 Flying Cement Company Limited(FLYNG)	49.46 ▲ 4.5 (10.01%)
Octopus Digital / May 15 Octopus Digital Limited(OCTOPUS)	52.09 ▲ 4.74 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Olympia Mills / May 15 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	50.47 ▼ -5.06 (-9.11%)
Hussain Industries / May 15 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	26.65 ▼ -2.64 (-9.01%)
Apna Microfin. / May 15 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	10.04 ▼ -0.91 (-8.31%)
Askari Life Assur. / May 15 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	4.63 ▼ -0.35 (-7.03%)
Imperial Limited / May 15 Imperial Limited(IML)	16.52 ▼ -1.23 (-6.93%)
B. F. Mod. / May 15 B.F. Modaraba(BFMOD)	8.73 ▼ -0.61 (-6.53%)
Punjab Oil / May 15 Punjab Oil Mills Limited(POML)	186.82 ▼ -11.54 (-5.82%)
Equity Modaraba / May 15 First Equity Modaraba(FEM)	2.85 ▼ -0.16 (-5.32%)
Pakgen Power / May 15 Pakgen Power Limited(PKGP)	114.14 ▼ -6.39 (-5.3%)
Ashfaq Textile / May 15 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	12.34 ▼ -0.68 (-5.22%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Refinery / May 15 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	50,818,876 ▲ 2.68
Cnergyico PK / May 15 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	47,570,881 ▲ 0.48
K-Electric Ltd. / May 15 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	40,246,546 ▲ 0.16
Kohinoor Spining / May 15 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	32,888,417 ▲ 0.18
At-Tahur Ltd. / May 15 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	29,667,657 ▲ 4.48
Sui South Gas / May 15 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	25,344,612 ▲ 0.91
Waves Corporation / May 15 Waves Corporation Limited(WAVES)	21,773,148 ▲ 0.29
Pak Petroleum / May 15 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	16,962,449 ▲ 3.34
B.O.Punjab / May 15 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	16,957,410 ▲ 0.15
WorldCall Telecom / May 15 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	16,572,822 ▲ 0.03

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