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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 / May 2	281.13
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 2	280.93
USD to Japanese Yen / May 2	144.96
USD to Swiss Franc / May 2	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / May 2	1.33
Euro to USD / May 2	1.13
UK LIBOR % / May 2	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 2	5,686.67
India Sensex / May 2	80,501.99
Tokyo Nikkei / May 2	36,830.69
Nasdaq / May 2	17,977.73
Hang Seng / May 2	22,504.68
FTSE 100 / May 2	8,596.35
Dow Jones / May 2	41,317.43
Germany DAX 30 / May 2	22,086.65
France CAC40 / May 2	7,770.48

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 2	58.29
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 2	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 2	295,353
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 2	3,240.49
Cotton US¢/pound / May 2	68.41
Petrol/Litre / May 3	252.63
Diesel/Litre / May 3	256.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Kohinoor Power / May 2 Kohinoor Power Company Limited(KOHP)	6.50 ▲ 0.9 (16.07%)
Dewan Mushtaq / May 2 Dewan Mushtaq Textile Mills Limited(DMTM)	7.96 ▲ 1 (14.37%)
Amtex Ltd / May 2 Amtex Limited(AMTEX)	2.63 ▲ 0.33 (14.35%)
Sally Textile / May 2 Sally Textile Mills Limited(SLYT)	9.14 ▲ 0.99 (12.15%)
First IBL Mod. / May 2 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	3.13 ▲ 0.33 (11.79%)
Gulshan Sp. / May 2 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	3.34 ▲ 0.34 (11.33%)
Parmount Sp. / May 2 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	3.39 ▲ 0.34 (11.15%)
Hascol Petrol / May 2 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	9.98 ▲ 1 (11.14%)
First Elite Cap.Mod / May 2 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	13.95 ▲ 1.27 (10.02%)
Lalpir Power / May 2 Lalpir Power Limited(LPL)	23.51 ▲ 2.14 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Pak Gen.Ins. / May 2 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	7.86 ▼ -0.88 (-10.07%)
Jubilee Spinning / May 2 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	11.43 ▼ -1.27 (-10%)
Zephyr Textile / May 2 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	11.37 ▼ -1.12 (-8.97%)
Popular Islamic / May 2 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	13.02 ▼ -1.16 (-8.18%)
Calcorp Ltd / May 2 Calcorp Limited(CASH)	38.41 ▼ -3.08 (-7.42%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / May 2 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	5.02 ▼ -0.34 (-6.34%)
Dewan Textile / May 2 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	5 ▼ -0.3 (-5.66%)
Imperial Limited / May 2 Imperial Limited(IML)	15 ▼ -0.87 (-5.48%)
Shahmurad Sugar / May 2 Shahmurad Sugar Mills Limited(SHSML)	360.51 ▼ -20.54 (-5.39%)
Habib Rice Products / May 2 Habib Rice Product Limited(HRPL)	30.23 ▼ -1.57 (-4.94%)

Stock	Volume
Sui South Gas / May 2 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	29,319,891 ▲ 2.98
Cnergyico PK / May 2 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	27,367,683 ▲ 0.02
B.O.Punjab / May 2 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	20,836,529 ▲ 0.57
K-Electric Ltd. / May 2 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,766,764 ▲ 0.02
Maple Leaf Cement / May 2 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	13,169,594 ▲ 2.39
WorldCall Telecom / May 2 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	11,631,669 ▲ 0.02
Fauji Cement / May 2 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	11,208,268 ▲ 0.63
Sui North Gas / May 2 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	10,934,032 ▼ -0.95
At-Tahur Ltd. / May 2 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	10,647,030 ▲ 1.92
D.G.K.Cement / May 2 D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited(DGKC)	9,605,968 ▲ 8.33

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