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Book-building on 17-18th: Barkat Frisian’s IPO set to raise Rs1.23bn

KARACHI: Barkat Frisian Agro Limited, a joint venture of Frisian Egg Group of Netherlands and Pakistan’s Buksh...

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 10:02am

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures decline

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures eased on Friday and posted a weekly loss as supply concerns from top producer...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Commodities

Argentina rains save soy crop from ‘the inferno,’ exchange says

BUENOS AIRES: Rainfall earlier this week provided much-needed relief from dry conditions for over 60% of...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Commodities

Dalian iron ore hits 4-month high on recovering steel demand

SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures prices hit a four-month high on Friday and were set for weekly gains, as steel demand in...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Energy

US natural gas prices slide on rising output

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 3% on Friday on rising output and forecasts for lower demand next week...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Commodities

Corn, soy, wheat futures sag on renewed US tariff worries

CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn, soybean and wheat futures weakened on Friday on renewed worries that trade...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

KLF 2025: literature, culture, public interest, youth

KARACHI: The second day of the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) 2025 continued with its traditional unbound energy,...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

PTI observes ‘black day’

LAHORE: Amid police raids, arrests and Section 144, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) held protests in multiple...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

20th convocation of LUMHS Jamshoro held

HYDERABAD: The 20th Convocation of Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Jamshoro was held on 08th...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Mian Zahid underscores importance of IMF, EU reviews

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

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Default averted, says minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal Saturday said the country has been saved from...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Industry

KATI concerned at rising accidents being caused by dumpers

KARACHI: The President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Junaid Naqi, has expressed deep...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Aurangzeb attends Aga Khan’s funeral in Lisbon

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, attended the funeral of the late Prince...

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 09:38am

SCBAP chief calls on CJP, endorses appointments, transfers

ISLAMABAD: The President of Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan (SCBAP) approved of the recent appointments by...

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 10:04am

IK writes second ‘open letter’ to COAS

ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on Saturday wrote a...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Afghan terrorist killed in security forces’ operation in Datta Khel

ISLAMABAD: Security forces successfully eliminated an Afghan national involved in terrorist activities inside...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Commodities

Indian rice offered lowest in BD tender for 50,000 tons

HAMBURG: The lowest price offered in the tender from Bangladesh’s state grains buyer to purchase 50,000 metric ...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Shortages of food, medicines add to uneasy calm in Kurram region

ISLAMABAD: The persistent tense situation in troubled Kurram region has intensified the shortage of food and medical...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

‘FBR can’t take coercive measures without due process’

LAHORE: A higher appellate forum has held that no coercive recovery measures can be taken by Federal Board of...

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 10:00am

JI Karachi stages protest demo outside ECP office

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi staged a large protest outside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Sindh...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Lebanon’s PM names new government

BEIRUT, (Lebanon): Lebanon’s prime minister named a new government on Saturday, the presidency announced, with the...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Iran currency plunges to record lows amid escalating US tensions

DUBAI: Iran’s currency fell on Saturday to a new all-time low against the US dollar after the country’s supreme...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Baltic nations cut ties to Russian power grid, prepare to link with EU

VILAKA, (Latvia): The three Baltic states disconnected their electricity systems from Russia’s power grid on...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Economy set to take off: PM

Premier highlights financial sector has overcome significant challenges and now on a path to sustained recovery and progress

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 11:53pm

Trade & investment: Jam engaged in strategic meetings with KSA leaders

ISLAMABAD: Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan, engaged in a series of high-profile meetings in Jeddah, focusing on...

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 10:00am

PD set to clear ethanol-blending policy draft

ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division is all set to take up draft of volunteer-based ethanol-blending policy to reduce...

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 09:58am

Housing finance project implementation on track: WB

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank says the implementation progress of the Pakistan Housing Finance Project, which aims to...

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 09:58am

Salaried individuals: FTO tells FBR to scale back checks on telco-issued certificates

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to check the pattern of...

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 09:52am

H1 budget deficit 1.2pc of GDP

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s budget deficit was recorded at Rs1.5 trillion (1.2 percent of the GDP) in the first half (July...

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 09:52am

Nepra facing multiple pleas against rise in Discos’ security deposit

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is currently facing a flood of petitions...

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 04:19pm

‘26th Amendment to stay until withdrawn by parliament’

ISLAMABAD: Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar stated that the 26th Amendment Act, 2024, will remain in the field unless and...

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 09:16pm

Capital crime scene

EDITORIAL: Until recently, the image the federal capital projected was one of a tranquil, organised, and green city,...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Sindh govt introduces ‘climate smart technology’

KARACHI: The Sindh government has introduced advanced agricultural research “climate smart technology” in the...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Karachi: govt bans daytime entry of dumpers

KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to impose a ban on the entry of dumpers into Karachi during the daytime....

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

French envoy signals support during PAA HQ visit

KARACHI: French Ambassador to Pakistan Nicolas Galey conducted a high-level visit to the Pakistan Airports Authority...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Crackdown on traffic violators continues

KARACHI: On the directives of Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, the Road Safety Committee continued its...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Punjab CM Maryam heaps praise on father Nawaz, PM Shehbaz

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed gratitude and paid tribute to President Pakistan Muslim...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Sherry stresses importance of climate awareness

KARACHI: Veteran politician and climate advocate Sherry Rehman stressed the immediate need for national and...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Two police cops martyred in Bannu check-post attack

PESHAWAR: Two police personnel were martyred in a terrorists’ attack on a police check post in Bannu. It was second...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Commodities

Gold prices drop

KARACHI: Gold prices dropped from a historic high on Saturday, showing a fall in the global bullion value, traders...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Prices of essential kitchen items decline WoW

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

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Punjab CM to open ‘Horse and Cattle Show’ today

LAHORE: Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, accompanied by Minister for Information and Culture Uzma...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

AMAN-25: Naval Chief visits foreign ships

KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited foreign ships of navies participating in 9th...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Three youths crushed to death in Karachi

KARACHI: A speeding dumper ran over a motorcycle carrying three young men in Karachi, killing them on the spot on...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

PCB BoGs commends Naqvi for Gaddafi Stadium reconstruction

LAHORE: The Board of Governors (BoGs) of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) has expressed gratitude to the PCB...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Letters

Accidents due to non-implementation of axle load law

While we appreciate Sindh government’s concern for safety and awareness campaigns by the departments, we seek to...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

End of an era: Aga Khan IV (1936-2025)

EDITORIAL: The world mourns the passing of Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, for good reason; it marks the end...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (February 08, 2025) and the forecast for Sunday (February 09, 2025)...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Teachers inconvenienced by government

EDITORIAL: Providing knowledge to young people and shaping mindsets in higher education institutions, teachers have ...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Joint CPA Conference: Marriyum highlights initiatives taken by Punjab govt

LAHORE: Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Saturday highlighted the initiatives taken by the incumbent...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Gilani for regional cooperation & collective strategies

LAHORE: The two-day Commonwealth Parliamen-tary Association (CPA) South-East Asia Regions Joint Conference concluded...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

FAPUASA to join AGEGA in protest tomorrow

LAHORE: Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Associations (FAPUASA Pakistan) decided to join with...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

CTD arrests 15 terrorists of banned outfit

LAHORE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Punjab foiled a major terrorist plan by arresting 15 terrorists...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Govt working on agri uplift of Potohar

LAHORE: The Punjab government is developing a transformation plan for the agricultural development of the Potohar...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Thursday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 40.516 ...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Cotton & Textile

Selective buying seen on cotton market

LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Saturday decreased the spot rate by Rs...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (February 08, 2025)...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Commodities

Asia rice: Fresh supplies push India rates to 19-month low

BENGALURU/MUMBAI/HANOI/BANGKOK AND BANGLADESH: Indian rice export prices dropped to an over 19-month low this week,...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Commodities

Copper prices hit three-month high

LONDON: Copper prices hit their highest levels in three months on Friday and were heading for their biggest weekly...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil futures gain on Ramadan demand

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher on Friday, logging a third straight week of gains, supported...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Commodities

Gold prices gain on safe-haven demand

NEW YORK: Gold prices rose on Friday and were on track for a sixth consecutive week of gains as escalating trade...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Energy

Oil prices set for 3rd straight weekly fall on tariff concerns

HOUSTON: Oil prices finished with daily gains on Friday after new sanctions were imposed on Iran’s crude exports...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Mar 18	280.30
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Mar 18	280.10
USD to Japanese Yen / Mar 18	149.74
USD to Swiss Franc / Mar 18	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Mar 18	1.30
Euro to USD / Mar 18	1.09
UK LIBOR % / Mar 17	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Mar 17	5,675.12
Nasdaq / Mar 17	17,808.66
Dow Jones / Mar 17	41,841.63
India Sensex / Mar 18	75,056.73
Tokyo Nikkei / Mar 18	37,883.46
Hang Seng / Mar 18	24,597.87
FTSE 100 / Mar 18	8,724.65
Germany DAX 30 / Mar 18	23,354.09
France CAC40 / Mar 18	8,119.11

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Mar 17	17,285
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Mar 18	67.90
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Mar 18	272,076
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Mar 18	3,012
Cotton US¢/pound / Mar 18	66.44
Petrol/Litre / Mar 19	255.63
Diesel/Litre / Mar 19	258.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First IBL Mod. / Mar 18 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	3.05 ▲ 0.34 (12.55%)
Parmount Sp. / Mar 18 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	4.50 ▲ 0.49 (12.22%)
Int. Knit. / Mar 18 International Knitwear Limited(INKL)	19.76 ▲ 1.8 (10.02%)
Chakwal Spinning / Mar 18 Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited(CWSM)	57.16 ▲ 5.2 (10.01%)
TRG Pak Ltd / Mar 18 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	66.62 ▲ 6.06 (10.01%)
Agritech Limited / Mar 18 Agritech Limited(AGL)	68.26 ▲ 6.21 (10.01%)
Macter Int. Ltd / Mar 18 Macter International Limited(MACTER)	372.76 ▲ 33.89 (10%)
Hala Enterprise / Mar 18 Hala Enterprises Limited(HAEL)	12.65 ▲ 1.15 (10%)
At-Tahur Ltd. / Mar 18 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	56.97 ▲ 5.18 (10%)
Bunnys Limited / Mar 18 Bunnys Limited(BNL)	17.40 ▲ 1.58 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
Universal Ins. / Mar 18 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	8.97 ▼ -1 (-10.03%)
Idrees Tex. / Mar 18 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	25.45 ▼ -2.83 (-10.01%)
Khyber Textile / Mar 18 Khyber Textile Mills Limited(KHYT)	435 ▼ -48.13 (-9.96%)
Sanghar Sugar / Mar 18 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	43.71 ▼ -4.06 (-8.5%)
Dewan Textile / Mar 18 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	7.75 ▼ -0.67 (-7.96%)
Equity Modaraba / Mar 18 First Equity Modaraba(FEM)	3 ▼ -0.22 (-6.83%)
F.Credit & Inv / Mar 18 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	7.75 ▼ -0.55 (-6.63%)
Unicap Modaraba / Mar 18 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	2.90 ▼ -0.2 (-6.45%)
Masood Textile / Mar 18 Masood Textile Mills Limited(MSOT)	50.02 ▼ -3.31 (-6.21%)
Faisal Sp. / Mar 18 Faisal Spinning Mills Limited(FASM)	303.51 ▼ -19.57 (-6.06%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Int.Bulk / Mar 18 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	58,826,162 ▲ 0.57
Pak Elektron / Mar 18 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	48,322,821 ▼ -0.7
B.O.Punjab / Mar 18 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	46,581,767 ▲ 0.18
Fauji Cement / Mar 18 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	24,855,885 ▲ 0.28
Pak Refinery / Mar 18 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	21,328,442 ▼ -0.64
WorldCall Telecom / Mar 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	19,370,888 ▲ 0.01
TRG Pak Ltd / Mar 18 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	18,016,216 ▲ 6.06
Fauji Foods Ltd / Mar 18 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	17,460,299 ▼ -0.14
Silk Bank Ltd / Mar 18 Silkbank Limited(SILK)	16,324,496 ▼ -0.02
K-Electric Ltd. / Mar 18 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	16,312,492 ▲ 0.05

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