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Unfair and unacceptable

EDITORIAL: While most women in this country put in long hours of unpaid work in homes or agriculture related...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 06:02am

Pakistan

Violence against women in rural areas on the rise: HWA

HYDERABAD: The data gathered by the Hari Welfare Association (HWA) reveals 1632 cases of violence reported against...

Published 10 Mar, 2025 06:28am

Punjab CM pays tributes to women on global women’s day

LAHORE: “Today I pay tribute to every daughter, sister and mother,” said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her...

Updated 09 Mar, 2025 09:26am

Business & Finance

Call to empower women through digital safety, financial independence

ISLAMABAD: In today’s digital world, access to technology is a key driver of economic and social progress. Yet,...

Published 06 Mar, 2025 08:06am

Editorials

Workplace harassment

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

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

Pakistan

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

Pakistan

Injustices against women in Sindh Speakers advocate strict implementation of laws

KARACHI: Second Sindhi Women’s Day (Sindhi Naari Dihaaro) was observed on Saturday at the Karachi Press Club under...

Published 24 Feb, 2025 06:23am

Pakistan

‘Rapid Response Cell’ to be set up for women

LAHORE: In order to provide quick legal and medical assistance to the women, the Punjab government has decided to...

Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:46am

Pakistan

CM vows to empower women by providing equal opportunities

LAHORE: “The role of women in the world of science and technology is not just necessary but also indispensable,”...

Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:45am

Business & Finance

‘Pakistan taking leading role in the FAME initiative’

LAHORE: Pakistan is taking a leading role in the FAME (Feminism: Action and Mobilisation for an Inclusive Economy)...

Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am

Pakistan

PFA launches online food safety training programme for women

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Thursday introduced an innovative online food safety training programme...

Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am

Pakistan

Gender-based violence: Sindh govt launches one-stop protection centre for women survivors

HYDERABAD: The Sindh government has inaugurated a One-Stop Protection Centre (OSPC) in Hyderabad to provide...

Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:42am

Business & Finance

Interest-free loans for women: P&G Pakistan, Imtiaz Group, and Akhuwat Islamic Microfinance sign MoU

KARACHI: P&G Pakistan, Imtiaz Group - Pakistan’s largest retailer and Akhuwat Islamic Microfinance, a leading...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 08:33am

World

France unveils new measures to combat violence against women

PARIS: France announced Monday a new campaign to combat violence against women, including raising awareness about ...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:16am

Pakistan

Devsinc sets up computer lab for women

KARACHI: Devsinc has opened a computer lab at the Government Associate College for Women, Lahore to promote ...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:38am

Pakistan

Awareness session on gender-based violence at brick kilns held

HYDERABAD: On the directives of Provincial Minister for Women Development Department, Government of Sindh Shaheena...

Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:45am

Business & Finance

LCCI holds ‘Ba-Kamaal Aurat’: Role of women in economic development highlighted

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) organized a convention titled “Ba-Kamaal Aurat” aimed...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

Business & Finance

She Loves Tech launches Karachi round

KARACHI: She Loves Tech, the world’s largest women-led startup competition, launched its Karachi round, organized...

Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am

Pakistan

Violence against women won’t be tolerated: PWPA

LAHORE: Punjab Women Protection Authority (PWPA) Chairperson Hina Pervez Butt said that violence, harassment,...

Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am

Editorials

Violation of women’s privacy

EDITORIAL: Authorities must urgently investigate concerns raised by the Digital Rights Foundation (DRF) about ...

Published 17 Jun, 2024 05:30am

Pakistan

Seminar held on harassment of women at workplace

KARACHI: Centre for Guidance, Career Planning and Placement of the Sir Syed University of Engineering &...

Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am

Pakistan

‘International Day to End Fistula’ observed

LAHORE: The world is observing the International Day to End Fistula on May 23, when millions of women are compelled...

Published 24 May, 2024 07:09am

Business & Finance

NBP continues to empower farmers, women with discounted loans

KARACHI: The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) is proudly expanding its agricultural loan programme and encourages...

Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am

Pakistan

SCF sets up 10 ‘Literacy Centres’ for women agriculture workers

HYDERABAD: Women’s literacy plays a role in a healthy and prosperous society; this was discussed at the ceremony...

Published 18 Mar, 2024 04:56am

Opinion

The half that matters

When you say it is your “better half”, but you treat it as the “worse half” the worst happens. Women are the...

Published 13 Mar, 2024 06:32am

Pakistan

Speakers for increasing number of seats for women in parliament

KARACHI: In the National Assembly and provincial assemblies, reserved seats for women should be increased from 16% ...

Published 11 Mar, 2024 04:45am

Pakistan

International Women’s Day: Malware-infected websites & phishing pages targeting women: experts

ISLAMABAD: Kaspersky experts have found malware-infected websites and phishing pages mainly targeting women –...

Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am

Pakistan

Maryam vows to protect women’s rights

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has expressed her firm resolve to provide equal development opportunities...

Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am

Business & Finance

Women participation in workforce has positive impact on economy: Dr Ishrat

ISLAMABAD: Dr. Ishrat Hussain, Former Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said that women participation in the...

Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am

SECP directs listed companies to implement anti-harassment policies

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed listed companies to implement...

Updated 27 Jan, 2024 12:27pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 15	280.63
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 15	280.43
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 15	143.15
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 15	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 15	1.32
Euro to USD / Apr 15	1.14
UK LIBOR % / Apr 14	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 14	5,405.97
Nasdaq / Apr 14	16,831.48
Dow Jones / Apr 14	40,524.79
India Sensex / Apr 15	76,780.06
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 15	34,267.54
Hang Seng / Apr 15	21,470.46
FTSE 100 / Apr 15	8,209.09
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 15	21,175.70
France CAC40 / Apr 15	7,263.20

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 14	16,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 14	290,466
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 15	61.77
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 15	3,224.76
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 15	65.75
Petrol/Litre / Apr 16	254.63
Diesel/Litre / Apr 16	258.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Apr 15 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	2.73 ▲ 0.58 (26.98%)
Gulshan Sp. / Apr 15 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	3.72 ▲ 0.55 (17.35%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Apr 15 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	8.29 ▲ 0.79 (10.53%)
Tariq Corporation / Apr 15 Tariq Corporation Limited(TCORP)	16.16 ▲ 1.47 (10.01%)
Sanghar Sugar / Apr 15 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	55.51 ▲ 5.05 (10.01%)
Redco Textile / Apr 15 Redco Textiles Limited(REDCO)	25.27 ▲ 2.3 (10.01%)
First Elite Cap.Mod / Apr 15 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	17.70 ▲ 1.61 (10.01%)
Chakwal Spinning / Apr 15 Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited(CWSM)	47.87 ▲ 4.35 (10%)
Gillette Pak / Apr 15 Gillette Pakistan Limited(GLPL)	153.62 ▲ 13.97 (10%)
Nimir Resins / Apr 15 Nimir Resins Limited(NRSL)	35.08 ▲ 3.19 (10%)

Stock	Price
Power Cem(Pref) / Apr 15 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	13.55 ▼ -1.28 (-8.63%)
Pak Gen.Ins. / Apr 15 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	8.32 ▼ -0.77 (-8.47%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Apr 15 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	25.58 ▼ -2.35 (-8.41%)
Imperial Limited / Apr 15 Imperial Limited(IML)	13.50 ▼ -1.22 (-8.29%)
LSE Capital / Apr 15 LSE Capital Limited(LSECL)	5.05 ▼ -0.45 (-8.18%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Apr 15 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	18.09 ▼ -1.41 (-7.23%)
Janana De Malucho / Apr 15 Janana De Malucho Textile Mills Limited(JDMT)	48.19 ▼ -3.66 (-7.06%)
Parmount Sp. / Apr 15 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	3.80 ▼ -0.28 (-6.86%)
Philip Morris Pak. / Apr 15 Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited(PMPK)	1,175.87 ▼ -85.61 (-6.79%)
Ruby Textile / Apr 15 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	7.26 ▼ -0.51 (-6.56%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Apr 15 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	32,091,019 ▼ -0.11
TRG Pak Ltd / Apr 15 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	21,511,574 ▲ 4.01
B.O.Punjab / Apr 15 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	20,785,866 ▼ -0.19
Dewan Cement / Apr 15 Dewan Cement Limited(DCL)	19,449,173 ▲ 0.27
Sui South Gas / Apr 15 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	15,773,976 ▼ -0.37
Fauji Foods Ltd / Apr 15 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	15,546,598 ▲ 0.42
Engro Powergen / Apr 15 Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited(EPQL)	15,491,518 ▲ 0.65
Secure Logistics / Apr 15 Secure Logistics Group Limited(SLGL)	13,589,909 ▲ 0.93
Pak Refinery / Apr 15 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	13,303,100 ▲ 0.14
At-Tahur Ltd. / Apr 15 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	11,659,459 ▲ 3.03

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