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CEO LWMC reviews cleanliness plan for Eid days

LAHORE: To ensure an enhanced cleanliness experience for citizens during Eid-ul-Fitr, an important operational...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 08:21am

IBA, PAA ink MoU on ‘Diploma in Aviation Leadership’

KARACHI: IBA’s Center for Executive Education (IBA-CEE) and Pakistan Airports Authority’s Civil Aviation ...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 08:13am

Bilawal reviews uplift projects of Larkana District

LARKANA: A meeting was held in Larkana chaired by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 08:11am

PM conveys Eid greetings to Sultan of Oman & Emir of Qatar

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed warm greetings to Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman and Amir of...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 08:06am

MoU singed for establishment of hospital

KARACHI: Thar Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indus Hospital & Health Network to...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 08:05am

Slightly below-normal rainfall likely during April

LAHORE: A tendency for slightly below-normal rainfall is anticipated in northern Punjab, Kashmir and the adjoining...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 08:03am

New policy framework to monitor melting glaciers recommended

ISLAMABAD: Climate experts have strongly recommended a new policy framework to check melting glaciers in...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 08:01am

As many as seven murdered in Islamabad in one week

ISLAMABAD: The incidents of crime against persons including murder, attempted murder and kidnapping have shown an...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:59am

Housing societies, investment firms: DG NAB holds ‘Khuli Kacheri’ to hear complaints

LAHORE: The Director General (DG) NAB Lahore, Muhammad Ahtram Dar, held the open court (Khuli Kacheri), where...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:56am

CM directs foolproof security on Eid-ul-Fitr

LAHORE: “Ensure safety of women and children in markets at all costs,” said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:56am

Punjab govt announces formation of MACP

LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced the formation of a 38-member Minority Advisory Council Punjab (MACP) to...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:55am

TTP militants based at KP-Punjab border orchestrating attacks in province: Azma

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that terrorist attacks in Punjab are being carried out by...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:52am

Key barrier to effective use of water resources highlighted

LAHORE: The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has highlighted a significant barrier to the effective...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:50am

Punjab govt releases environmental survey report

LAHORE: The Punjab government has released a public survey report highlighting citizens’ feedback on Chief ...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:45am

Australia pours billions into missile procurement amidst global shortages

AVALON (Australia): The Ukraine war and increased European defence spending are likely to slow Australia’s plans ...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:38am

Turkish companies ‘paying the bill’ as political crisis roils economy

ISTANBUL: Turmoil unleashed by the arrest of Turkey’s leading opposition figure last week has sent shockwaves...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:32am

Pakistanis and the happiness quotient

EDITORIAL: The World Happiness Report 2025, released the other day by Oxford University’s Wellbeing Research Centre,...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:27am

Asia

Japan PM says Trump’s tariff views hard to understand

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Friday that Donald Trump’s views on tariffs were “difficult ...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:26am

Africa

S Africa’s land reform rises from ‘the ashes of dispossession’

MALELANE (South Africa): Hectares upon hectares of luxuriant orchards cover the land from which Bernard Shabangu’s...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:23am

Companies

BNP Paribas’s UK Head of Global Banking Ponsonby resigns

LONDON: BNP Paribas’s UK head of global banking Matthew Ponsonby has resigned from his positions, the bank said on...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:21am

Energy

Clean energy giant Goldwind leads China’s global sector push

BEIJING: China has rushed ahead in recent years as the world’s forerunner in wind energy, propelled by explosive...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:18am

Egypt approves $91bn budget for 2025/26

CAIRO: Egypt’s cabinet approved a 4.6 trillion Egyptian pound ($91 billion) draft state budget for the financial...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:03am

Commodities

Prices of essential kitchen items show mixed trend

ISLAMABAD: The prices of the essential kitchen items have witnessed a mixed trend during this week past against the...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:00am

Letters

Surge in acts of terrorism in Balochistan: a new normal?

That the surge in the incidents of terrorism in Balochistan seems to have become a new normal in this beleaguered...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 06:57am

Resumption of war on Gaza

EDITORIAL: Israel abruptly resumed its genocidal campaign in Gaza, killing 404 Palestinians and wounding more than...

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 07:29am

‘Unconstitutional’ windfall tax—II

Discriminatory without intelligible differentia [Points 7 & 8] The Supreme Court of Pakistan in Federation of...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 06:17am

Drought alarm must not go unheeded

EDITORIAL: The Pakistan Meteorological Department’s latest warning of impending drought across Sindh, Balochistan...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 06:15am

WHO must cut budget by fifth after US pullout

GENEVA: The World Health Organization has proposed slashing a fifth of its budget following the US decision to...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Norwegian party has nominated jailed IK for Nobel Peace Prize: PTI

ISLAMABAD: The embattled Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) claimed Saturday that a group affiliated with the Norwegian...

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 09:29am

To identify collection loopholes: FBR notifies DG (Special Initiatives-Customs) office

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established Office of the Director General (Special...

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 09:28am

Specified offences: 489-F, 506-B of PPC compoundable without court permission: LHC

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court held that all the specified offences under PPC such as Section 489-F and 506-B are...

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 09:28am

CM reaffirms Sindh’s stand against Cholistan canal project

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has the strength,...

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 09:28am

Large crowds rally in Istanbul over jailing of Erdogan’s main rival

ISTANBUL: Hundreds of thousands of Turks protested in Istanbul on Saturday against the jailing of Mayor Ekrem...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

March revenue collection plan falls short of target

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suffered a shortfall below Rs 100 billion during March 2025. A top...

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 08:50am

Minority rights: Delhi in no position to champion the cause: FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday strongly slammed India’s stance on minority rights, stressing that New Delhi is in...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Mengal, party workers remain unhurt in Mastung suicide blast

QUETTA: Balochistan National Party (BNP)’s Chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal and party workers were escaped in an alleged...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

11 killed in drone strikes against TTP

PESHAWAR: Eleven people were killed in drone strikes in northern Pakistan on Saturday launched by the army against...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

PM for focus on waste reduction

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to a cleaner, healthier and more...

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 04:38pm

Washington formalizes plans to shutter USAID

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s administration announced plans Friday to effectively close the US...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Punjab Clean Air Programme: World Bank board clears $300m IDA loan

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank Group Board of Directors approved a USD 300 million International Development Association...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

SC explains why a bail can be cancelled

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said the bail can be cancelled if the accused fails to appear before the court without...

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 09:25am

CM approves Rs2.5bn for early cotton cultivation

LAHORE: The Punjab Chief Minister has approved an incentive package of Rs 2.5 billion for early cotton cultivation...

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 04:37pm

Funding BMRL share in Reko Diq: ECC asks PD to examine Centre’s commitment

Directs review of federal funding for Balochistan's stake citing project revenue, NFC share

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 04:37pm

Special teams formed to ensure quality food items

KARACHI: Director General Sindh Food Authority Asif Jan Siddiqui has formed special teams across the province under...

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 08:32am

Energy

US natgas prices climb on record LNG flows

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed about 3% to a one-week high on Friday on record flows to liquefied natural...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Grains

Asia rice: Weak demand, high supplies push Indian prices to lowest since June 2023

BENGALURU/ MUMBAI/BANGKOK/HANOI AND BANGLADESH: Indian rice prices fell this week to their lowest level since June...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Grains

EU wheat hits new lows as exports, weather weigh

PARIS: Euronext wheat hit fresh multi-month lows on Friday, pressured by export concerns and improving northern...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (March 29, 2025)...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton market: No visible change ahead of Eid holidays

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

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Commodities

Iron ore futures dip

SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures prices dipped on Friday amid rising trade war concerns, though were set for weekly gains...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil gains on strong physical demand

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a third straight session on Friday, supported by strong demand ahead...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Thursday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 51.918...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

HBL-PSL-10 tickets’ sale starts on April 3

LAHORE: HBL-PSL-X tickets will go on sale online from Thursday (April 3), as the marquee event is all set to...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

JI demands justice for victims of water tanker tragedy

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami’s Central Chief, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has demanded justice for a couple and their unborn...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Commodities

Arabica coffee, raw sugar lower

NEW YORK: Arabica coffee futures rose slightly on Friday on ICE but posted a 3% weekly loss, while raw sugar prices...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Crackdown on transporters overcharging passengers

LAHORE: The Lahore district administration on Saturday launched a crackdown against bus terminals overcharging...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Leaves of municipal staff cancelled during Eid holidays

LAHORE: The Punjab Local Government and Community Development Department has decided to cancel the leaves of the...

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 08:32am

Guddu Barrage to be closed for 30 days on 31st midnight

SUKKUR: Chief Engineer, Irrigation, Guddu Barrage Sukkur, has announced that all canals originating from Guddu...

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 08:33am

Health & Wellness

Medical experts underscore need for eating in moderation during Eid holidays

LAHORE: Medical experts have advised the faithful to take care of their diet plan and eat in moderation on the happy...

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 05:56am

PAA approves construction of its HQ in Blue Area

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has approved the construction of its 25-storey, energy-efficient...

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 08:33am

KU, UAF to strengthen educational, research ties

FAISALABAD: The University of Kamalia and University of Agriculture Faisalabad will further strengthen educational...

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 08:34am

Govt urged to revise approach to current expenditure

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

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Smuggling of non-duty paid cigarettes: AJK govt beefs up enforcement efforts

ISLAMABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has aggressively increased enforcement efforts to curb the...

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 08:35am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (March 29, 2025) and the forecast for Sunday (March 30, 2025)...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Under-23 Squash Championship: Sharjeel hands over Rs30m cheque to Adnan Asad

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon handed over a cheque of Rs. 30 million on behalf of the Sindh...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

South Asia

6 killed after clashes in IIOJ&K

OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Four police officers and two suspected freedom fighter have been killed in Indian-administered...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

NA session summoned on April 7

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday summoned National Assembly session on Monday evening (April 7,...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

South Asia

Indian forces kill 16 Maoist rebels

RAIPUR, (India): Indian security forces killed at least 16 Maoists during a fierce gun battle on Saturday, police...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Ruet-e-Hilal body meets today

ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will convene a meeting Sunday, 29th of Ramadan 1446 AH, at 6:00 PM to...

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 09:29am

Night travel ban imposed in Balochistan’s Kachhi, Musakhel

QEUTTA: In light of security concerns, authorities have imposed a night travel ban on public transport and trucks in...

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 09:30am

Middle East

Saudi Arabia, UAE to observe Eid today

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar will observe the auspicious occasion of Eid Al-Fitr today...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Commodities

Gold hits historic highs

KARACHI: Gold prices-both locally and globally raced up to another record height on Saturday, as world market edged...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Alkhidmat distributes rations

KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has distributed thousands of ration bags under its Ramadan Food Package initiative,...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

CM directs action against transporters over-charging passengers

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed Deputy Commissioners to take all necessary measures to...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Soneri Bank holds Iftars for orphaned children

KARACHI: Soneri Bank, a prominent commercial bank, facilitated Iftar dinners in the last Ashra of Ramadan for...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (January 29, 2025). ======================================= Offset...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Energy

Winter package: KE records robust industrial response

KARACHI: The K-Electric has recorded a positive response to the Prime Minister’s initiative that offered lower...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Companies

Honda Atlas Cars announces first-ever vehicle exports

LAHORE: Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Limited (HACPL) proudly announced it’s first-ever vehicle exports during a...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Companies

After years of survival, China’s Huawei returns to revenue peak

SHENZHEN: China’s Huawei is expected to claim triumph over US sanctions at its upcoming annual results, bolstered by...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Asia

Ramazan brings little respite for struggling Indonesian traders

JAKARTA: On the fifth floor of Southeast Asia’s biggest textile market, Indonesian trader Toni Sar waves a white...

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 08:30am

Grains

Corn futures rebound

CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures on Friday slumped to the lowest price in more than three months on...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Energy

Oil slips on recession fears

NEW YORK: Oil prices fell on Friday on worries that US tariff wars could spark a global recession, but gained for a...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Commodities

Asia coffee: Farmers hold off selling in Vietnam, tight supplies in Indonesia

HANOI: Supply of robusta beans tightened in Vietnam and Indonesia, with Vietnamese farmers refraining from selling...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Commodities

Gold hits record peak amid tariff concerns

NEW YORK: Gold prices extended gains to scale a record peak on Friday amid escalating trade war fears following US...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures reverse gains

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures faltered on Friday to post a modest weekly loss as trade jitters sparked by the...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 17	280.67
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 17	280.47
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 17	142.81
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 17	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 17	1.32
Euro to USD / Apr 17	1.14
UK LIBOR % / Apr 16	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 16	5,275.70
Nasdaq / Apr 16	16,307.16
Dow Jones / Apr 16	39,669.39
India Sensex / Apr 17	77,621.26
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 17	34,285.53
Hang Seng / Apr 17	21,352.47
FTSE 100 / Apr 17	8,207.23
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 17	21,240.89
France CAC40 / Apr 17	7,290.96

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 16	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 16	298,353
Petrol/Litre / Apr 17	254.63
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 17	63.25
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 17	3,331.95
Diesel/Litre / Apr 17	258.64
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 17	66.66

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Ghazi Fabrics / Apr 17 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	8.36 ▲ 1 (13.59%)
UDL International / Apr 17 UDL International Limited(UDLI)	8.52 ▲ 1 (13.3%)
Escorts Bank / Apr 17 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	6.84 ▲ 0.76 (12.5%)
Chakwal Spinning / Apr 17 Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited(CWSM)	57.93 ▲ 5.27 (10.01%)
United Brands / Apr 17 United Brands Limited(UBDL)	23.18 ▲ 2.11 (10.01%)
S.S.Oil / Apr 17 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	244.59 ▲ 22.24 (10%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Apr 17 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	21.89 ▲ 1.99 (10%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Apr 17 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	1,928.97 ▲ 175.36 (10%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Apr 17 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	13.97 ▲ 1.27 (10%)
Bolan Casting / Apr 17 Bolan Castings Limited(BCL)	104.06 ▲ 9.46 (10%)

Stock	Price
Oilboy Energy(R) / Apr 17 Oilboy Energy Limited(R)(OBOYR2)	1.07 ▼ -0.31 (-22.46%)
Gulshan Sp. / Apr 17 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	3.48 ▼ -0.46 (-11.68%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Apr 17 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	56.69 ▼ -6.29 (-9.99%)
Int. Knit. / Apr 17 International Knitwear Limited(INKL)	14.84 ▼ -1.56 (-9.51%)
Jubilee Gen. Ins. / Apr 17 Jubilee General Insurance Limited(JGICL)	49.52 ▼ -4.7 (-8.67%)
Bawany Air Products / Apr 17 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	32.39 ▼ -2.92 (-8.27%)
Asim Textile / Apr 17 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	13.40 ▼ -1.2 (-8.22%)
Jahangir Sidd(Pref) / Apr 17 Jahangir Sidd(Pref)(JSCLPSA)	8.85 ▼ -0.6 (-6.35%)
Sanghar Sugar / Apr 17 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	50.83 ▼ -3.24 (-5.99%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Apr 17 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	340.04 ▼ -19.97 (-5.55%)

Stock	Volume
Maple Leaf Cement / Apr 17 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	23,794,610 ▲ 3.81
B.O.Punjab / Apr 17 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	23,321,095 ▲ 0.15
Cnergyico PK / Apr 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	17,945,036 ▲ 0.02
Fauji Cement / Apr 17 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	16,949,781 ▲ 1.19
National Bank / Apr 17 National Bank of Pakistan(NBP)	16,604,549 ▲ 4.2
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	14,865,718 ▲ 0
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Apr 17 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	14,613,210 ▲ 0.21
Sui South Gas / Apr 17 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	11,876,679 ▲ 1.06
Hascol Petrol / Apr 17 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	10,975,030 ▲ 0.09
United BankXD / Apr 17 United Bank Limited(UBL)	10,968,701 ▲ 16.02

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