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Uzbek defence delegation meets Air Chief

RAWALPINDI: A high level defence delegation led by Major General Burkhonov Akhmad Jamalovich, Deputy Minister of...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 09:15am

Punjab, Sindh sign LoI to promote inter-provincial cooperation

KARACHI: At the closing ceremony of the three-day Second National Social Protection Conference held at a private...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 09:13am

UAE Crown Prince due today

ISLAMABAD: Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will embark on his maiden...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 09:10am

Maryam praised for setting ‘unprecedented achievement records’ in one year

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has hailed Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz’s one-year...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 09:06am

Industry

Addressing challenges: LCCI demands private sector’s role in policymaking processes

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has demanded private sector’s inclusion in policy-making,...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 09:05am

Punjab govt takes major step against organised crime

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the establishment of the first Crime Control...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 09:04am

Industry

FoodAg Manufacturing Expo attracts large & diverse audience

LAHORE: The FoodAg Manufacturing Exhibition kicked off on Wednesday at the Lahore Expo Centre, attracting a large ...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 09:02am

Maryam directs to provide best medical treatment to victim of self-immolation

LAHORE: A report of a self-immolation incident has come to surface which occurred in front of the Lahore High ...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 09:01am

PTI to issue ‘white paper’ on PML-N’s performance in Punjab

LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced to release a white paper on the one-year ‘zero...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:59am

Industry

Vietnam envoy visits FCCI, vows to expand bilateral trade

FAISALABAD: Vietnam has shown an impressive growth in the industrial, agriculture and services sector which is the...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:57am

Delay in Punjab LG polls: Finalised draft of law sent to PA for legislation, ECP informed

ISLAMABAD: In the wake of lingering delay in holding local government elections in Punjab, the provincial government...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:56am

Hindrance to conference: Opposition alliance accuses govt of employing pressure tactics against hotel admin

ISLAMABAD: The opposition alliance Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP) on Wednesday accused the government of...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:55am

Auction for 37 commercial plots: PAC irked by CDA irregularities amounting to Rs37bn

ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) – the top parliamentary watchdog of Parliament – was irked on...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:53am

Companies

PMI Pakistan sets up factory for ZYN Oral Nicotine Pouches

KARACHI: Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited (PMPKL) has taken a major step towards facilitating access to better...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:50am

Taxes

Transit to Afghanistan: FBR to clear DAP consignments through Gwadar Port

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will clear consignments of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) in transit to...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:48am

Uplift projects: NA body for transparency in fund utilisation

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives stressed the...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:43am

Sindh govt to improve Karachi’s transport infrastructure

KARACHI: The Sindh government, along with industrialists and business leaders, has agreed that all relevant agencies...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:40am

Hearing of case against IK adjourned

ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, adjourned hearing of the case of threatening a judge against Pakistan...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:38am

Reconstituted benches unlawful and biased, claim senior ATIR members

ISLAMABAD: Senior members of the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) have approached the chairman ATIR, ...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:37am

Russia invites PM to attend ‘Russia-Islamic World: Kazan Forum’

ISLAMABAD: Russia has invited Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to attend 16th International Economic Forum,...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:35am

18pc increase in phishing attempts noted during 2024

ISLAMABAD: A global cybersecurity firm disclosed Wednesday that there is a significant increase of 18 percent in...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:31am

AKU in Pakistan celebrates class of 2024

KARACHI: With Princess Zahra Aga Khan in attendance, 473 women and men graduated from the Aga Khan University (AKU)...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:30am

Education ministry unveils proposed PSDP of Rs42.585bn

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training unveiled its Public Sector Development ...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:27am

‘Air Ambulance Service in Punjab become ray of hope’

LAHORE: Upon successful completion of basic rescue training, as many as 447 rescuers of Punjab Motorways Ambulance...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:25am

Lahore’s Skyline Transforms with Zameen ARX Ground in CBD Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:22am

Minister for finalisation of Ramazan security plan

KARACHI: The Sindh Home Minister, Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar, has issued directives to the police to review lists of...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:20am

NA body irked over absence of PIACL CEO

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges has expressed strong...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:16am

OGDCL, E&P to organise ‘Minerals Investment Forum’

ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s leading exploration and production (E&P)...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:08am

Airports’ security: PAA seals 2.2bn yen deal with Tech

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has finalised a contract worth 2.2 billion yen with M/s Tech...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:07am

Industry

Pakistan, S Korea likely to begin EPA talks this year: envoy

KARACHI: Referring to the recent announcement by Korea Trade minister and Pakistan Commerce Minister Jam Kamal...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:04am

PBF for reducing electricity tariffs to Rs26 per kWh

KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has issued a stark warning about the state of Pakistan’s economy, stressing...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:02am

Commodities

Gold prices fall sharply

KARACHI: Gold prices saw a big decline on Wednesday, as global market further receded close to $2,900 per ounce,...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 08:01am

Global stability threatened by backslide in cooperation: S Africa

CAPE TOWN: The erosion of multilateralism threatens global growth and stability, President Cyril Ramaphosa warned...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 07:59am

Companies

PTC to drive awareness on Tobacco Harm Reduction

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited (PTC) Wednesday announced the launch of Omni™, a pioneering global...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 07:55am

Planning minister identifies major impediments to economic progress

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, terming governance...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 07:52am

RUDA plans to connect Lahore to Ravi City

LAHORE: The Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) plans to connect the existing Lahore with Ravi City through...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 07:50am

Companies

Abacus wins 9 Global Best Practice Awards in DEI benchmarks

KARACHI: Abacus, a Technology, Outsourcing and Management Consulting has been honoured with nine (9) Best Practice...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 07:47am

SAU’s Farmers' Day; experts call for advanced research in agriculture

HYDERABAD: Leading agricultural experts and progressive farmers have expressed concerns over Pakistan's increasing...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 07:42am

Industry

$1bn revenue loss: Smuggled cigarettes termed biggest challenges

ISLAMABAD: Kingsley Wheaton, Chief Corporate Officer, British American Tobacco (BAT) said that only rationalization...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 07:39am

Industry

KATI urges govt to reduce electricity tariffs

KARACHI: Junaid Naqi, President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), has urged the government to...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 07:34am

Energy

SCADA-III project: NTDC achieves major milestone

LAHORE: The National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC) has successfully achieved a milestone in the...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 07:33am

Three-day book fair opened at SU

HYDERABAD: A three-day literary and educational Book Fair organized by the Institute of Sindhology and Allama I.I....

Published 27 Feb, 2025 07:32am

PM Shehbaz given a ‘guard of honour’ in Tashkent

TASHKENT: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday was accorded a guard of honour as he arrived at the Tashkent...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 07:26am

Seed treatment: foundation of successful cotton crop

Cotton is a cornerstone of Pakistan’s economy and a vital source of livelihood for millions of farmers. The ...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 07:11am

Primary Healthcare Department initiatives by Punjab Chief Minister

Maryam Nawaz Sharif took the oath of the Chief Minister in the first week of March 2024 and announced in her maiden...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Annual Performance of Emergency Services Department Punjab

Launch of Air Ambulance Service

Updated 27 Feb, 2025 07:28am

CM Punjab Initiatives Punjab Energy Department

Chief Minister Punjab Free Solar Panels Scheme To provide relief to the people suffering from electricity bills and...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Transport and Mass Transit Department

Eco-Friendly Electric Buses and Green Bus Depots In the first phase, the purchase and delivery of 27 electric buses...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Department: Annual Performance Report 2024

Himmat Card Program The Himmat Card Program, a flagship initiative worth Rs. 2.6 billion, was launched to provide...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Assistive Devices & Wheelchair Program

This Rs. 1 billion project aims to provide 17 different types of assistive devices, including prosthetics, to 17,000...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Sanatzar Expo 2024

To advance the Chief Minister’s vision of women's economic empowerment, eight divisional exhibitions were held...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Livestock Department Punjab

The livestock sector in Punjab is the base of the country’s rural economy and a major driver of economic growth....

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

A Year of Transformation: Livestock & Dairy Development Department Achieves Milestones

Livestock & Dairy Sector Thrives Under CM Punjab's Leadership Amir Rauf Khawaja Under the leadership of Chief...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Measures Taken by the Punjab Government: Under the Leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif

Local Government & Community Development Department Under the Clean Punjab Program led by Chief Minister ...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Performance of Punjab Wildlife Department at a Glance: The Last Eight Months

Chief Minister’s Initiative Punjab Chief Minister Ms. Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched groundbreaking...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Department of Forestry in 2024

The year 2024 saw unprecedented progress in the forest sector of Punjab. The department turned Chief Minister Maryam...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Under the charismatic leadership of Chief Minister Punjab

The Department of Fisheries Punjab is making significant progress Pilot Project for Adaptive Research on Shrimp...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Department of Environment & Climate Change

Chief Minister Punjab Green Credit Programme

Updated 27 Feb, 2025 07:30am

Commodities

Gold prices drift lower

NEW YORK: Gold prices eased on Wednesday after a recent record rally, while investors looked towards inflation data...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Commodities

Corn slips further as funds liquidate long positions

CANBERRA: Chicago corn futures eased on Wednesday, continuing their sharp losses in recent sessions, as improving...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Cotton & Textile

Selective buying seen on cotton market

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

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (February 26, 2025)...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Energy

Oil holds at two-month low amid rising US fuel inventories

NEW YORK: Oil prices held at two-month lows on Wednesday as a surprise build in US fuel stockpiles signalled demand...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 52.196 billion...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Rates

Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 181,801 tonnes of cargo comprising 100,783 tonnes of import cargo and 81,018...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Energy

US natural gas prices slide

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 2% on Wednesday on record output and forecasts for milder weather over...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Commodities

US copper jumps as Trump moves on tariffs

LONDON: US copper prices surged on Wednesday after President Donald Trump moved closer to imposing tariffs on...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures extend losses on firmer yen

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures closed lower for a third consecutive session on Wednesday, pressured by a ...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil futures range-bound

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures traded in a tight range on Wednesday as market participants awaited more cues...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Commodities

Iron ore dips on Chinese steel export concerns

SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures prices weakened for a third straight session on Wednesday, weighed by a dampening ...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil likely to fall

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil prices are likely to fall after the Muslim holy month of Ramazan due to a pickup in...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Stocks

Nikkei touches 4-month low on US economic outlook woes

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell to a four-month low on Wednesday amid worries about the US economic...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Stocks

China, HK stocks jump as tech rally resumes on AI push

HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks rebounded on Wednesday, as the tech rally resumed on the country’s renewed ...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Stocks

European shares close at record high after upbeat earnings

FRANKFURT: European shares closed at a record high on Wednesday as corporate earnings took centre stage and ...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Stocks

Nasdaq leads Wall St higher as Nvidia results grab focus

NEW YORK: The tech-heavy Nasdaq led Wall Street’s main indexes higher on Wednesday as chip stocks rebounded ahead...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Money & Banking

Asian currencies: Thai baht flat

BENGALURU: Thai stocks jumped on Wednesday after the central bank delivered a surprise interest rate cut, while the...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Money & Banking

US dollar rises

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose on Wednesday to move further from recent 11-week lows, as US Treasury yields stabilized...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Money & Banking

Indian financial markets closed

MUMBAI: India’s currency, debt and equity markets will be closed on Wednesday, February 26, for a local holiday....

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Kishanganga and Ratle hydropower projects: a fait accompli?

The Neutral Expert Forum of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague was scheduled to hear Pakistan’s...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

The evolution of banking in the age of Gen AI

The banking industry has undergone a remarkable transformation over the centuries, evolving from rudimentary...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Letters

Champions Trophy debacle: quiet introspection can be really valuable

A wave of gloom pervades across the country following Pakistan’s ouster from the ongoing Champions Trophy...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Workplace harassment

EDITORIAL: The issue affects many people, especially women. After hearing a case of workplace harassment, a...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

The open economy syndrome

EDITORIAL: A parliamentary fact-finding committee has concluded that the open skies policy of PIA led to a decrease...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Too late to buy gold?

Gold’s relentless climb toward record highs is no mystery for Mr Market. In a world where financial markets are...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

GoP Ijarah Sukuk: better investment option?

In Pakistan, we are fortunate in that our economy is endowed with a variety of both conventional and Islamic...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: PTI no longer a threat to status quo?

“So the narrative is…?” “That the party of the Man Who Must Remain Nameless and Faceless has no street power, that...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

WCLA to start beautification of Mall Road Murree

LAHORE: The Walled City Lahore Authority (WCLA) is going to start a project ‘Beautification and Facade Uplifting ...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Women included in Punjab wildlife force

LAHORE: The Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department has achieved a historic milestone by including women in the Punjab...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

KPOGCL, consortium sign exploration agreement on Miran Block

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Oil & Gas Company Limited (KPOGCL) signed an exploration agreement for the...

Updated 27 Feb, 2025 09:21am

Japanese car makers concern over delay in tax refunds

ISLAMABAD: Japanese automobile makers, Wednesday, expressed serious concerns over delay in tax refunds and problems...

Updated 27 Feb, 2025 08:59am

Govt takes note of rise in prices of edibles ahead of Ramazan

ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ministry took serious notice of...

Updated 27 Feb, 2025 08:58am

SSGC issues gas supply schedule for Ramazan

Energy

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 25	281.17
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 25	280.97
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 25	143.67
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 25	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 25	1.33
Euro to USD / Apr 25	1.14
UK LIBOR % / Apr 24	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 25	5,525.21
India Sensex / Apr 25	79,212.53
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 25	35,705.74
Nasdaq / Apr 25	17,382.94
Hang Seng / Apr 25	21,980.74
FTSE 100 / Apr 25	8,415.25
Dow Jones / Apr 25	40,113.50
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 25	22,242.45
France CAC40 / Apr 25	7,536.26

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 25	63.17
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 25	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 25	298,950
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 25	3,327.60
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 25	68.80
Petrol/Litre / Apr 28	254.63
Diesel/Litre / Apr 28	258.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First Capital Equities / Apr 25 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	4.92 ▲ 0.96 (24.24%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Apr 25 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	3.14 ▲ 0.5 (18.94%)
Dewan Mushtaq / Apr 25 Dewan Mushtaq Textile Mills Limited(DMTM)	7.99 ▲ 1 (14.31%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Apr 25 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	8.26 ▲ 1 (13.77%)
J.K.Spinning / Apr 25 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	61.90 ▲ 5.63 (10.01%)
At-Tahur Ltd. / Apr 25 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	86.74 ▲ 7.89 (10.01%)
Shezan Inter. / Apr 25 Shezan International Limited(SHEZ)	203.03 ▲ 18.46 (10%)
Sunrays Textile / Apr 25 Sunrays Textile Mills Limited(SUTM)	156.38 ▲ 14.22 (10%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Apr 25 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	3,282.29 ▲ 298.39 (10%)
S.S.Oil / Apr 25 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	357.05 ▲ 32.46 (10%)

Stock	Price
Engro Powergen / Apr 25 Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited(EPQL)	28.71 ▼ -10.13 (-26.08%)
Ghani Chemworld / Apr 25 Ghani Chemworld Limited(GCWL)	8 ▼ -1 (-11.11%)
Samba Bank / Apr 25 Samba Bank Limited(SBL)	8.01 ▼ -0.99 (-11%)
Arpak Int. / Apr 25 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	56.66 ▼ -6.29 (-9.99%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Apr 25 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	47.38 ▼ -5.26 (-9.99%)
Saif Power Ltd. / Apr 25 Saif Power Limited(SPWL)	12.31 ▼ -1.3 (-9.55%)
Shaheen Ins. / Apr 25 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	5.25 ▼ -0.46 (-8.06%)
Equity Modaraba / Apr 25 First Equity Modaraba(FEM)	2.75 ▼ -0.24 (-8.03%)
GlaxoSmithKline / Apr 25 GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Limited(GLAXO)	409.57 ▼ -34.89 (-7.85%)
AKD Hospitality / Apr 25 AKD Hospitality Limited(AKDHL)	136.65 ▼ -10.81 (-7.33%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	22,789,497 ▼ -0.02
Power Cement / Apr 25 Power Cement Limited(POWER)	21,965,614 ▼ -0.17
Sui South Gas / Apr 25 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	21,567,163 ▼ -0.56
B.O.Punjab / Apr 25 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	19,825,526 ▼ -0.08
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	17,030,953 ▼ -0.04
Aisha Steel Mill / Apr 25 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	16,751,796 ▲ 0.59
Cnergyico PK / Apr 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	16,717,262 ▼ -0.17
Pak Int.Bulk / Apr 25 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	16,382,803 ▲ 0.14
Sui North Gas / Apr 25 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	13,338,455 ▲ 0.33
Secure Logistics / Apr 25 Secure Logistics Group Limited(SLGL)	12,723,116 ▲ 1.13

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