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‘Protecting women farmers’

This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial “Protecting women farmers” carried by the newspaper recently. It ...

Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am

Pakistan

9th round of Pak-EU Political Dialogue held: Pakistan, EU agree to continue working towards broadening of ties

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to continue working towards further deepening and broadening...

Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am

Business & Finance

Pakistan desired to expand trade ties with friendly countries: Alvi

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said that Pakistan desired to expand its trade and economic relations with ...

Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am

Pakistan

US expresses its willingness to work with new govt

WASHINGTON: The United States of America (USA) on Tuesday expressed willingness to collaborate with Pakistan’s new...

Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am

Pakistan

Modi, other world leaders greet Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is among various world leaders who have congratulated Shehbaz Sharif...

Updated 06 Mar, 2024 10:00am

Business & Finance

Turkiye CG vows to enhance trade, investment ties with Pakistan

LAHORE: The Consul General of Turkiye, Durmus Bastug, has reaffirmed Turkey’s commitment to enhancing bilateral...

Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am

Markets

Pakistan’s biggest private utility Hubco forecasts power demand will fall in 2024

KARACHI: Pakistan’s largest private utility Hub Power Co Ltd (Hubco) expects power consumption in the country to...

Published 05 Mar, 2024 05:32pm

Xi congratulates Shehbaz

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on his election as prime minister of...

Updated 04 Mar, 2024 08:36am

Pakistan

Feb 8 elections: FO says Pakistan cannot be ‘instructed’ by any foreign country

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office said on Friday that Pakistan, being an independent and sovereign country cannot be...

Published 02 Mar, 2024 04:16am

Opinion

Dangers of urban flooding

Pakistan is among the most affected countries by climate change. The irony of the situation is that while the...

Updated 02 Mar, 2024 04:37am

Markets

Pakistan’s sovereign dollar bonds rally ahead of Sunday’s election for prime minister

LONDON: Pakistan’s sovereign dollar-denominated bonds rallied in advance of weekend elections for prime minister,...

Published 01 Mar, 2024 05:49pm

Perspectives

Challenges and opportunities in Pakistan’s real estate Sector

Pakistan’s once-booming real estate sector is facing a crisis, with declining home values and skyrocketing interest...

Published 01 Mar, 2024 12:06pm

Pakistan

China rolls over $2bn loan to Pakistan, says caretaker finance minister

ISLAMABAD: China has rolled over a $2-billion loan to Pakistan, caretaker finance minister Shamshad Akhtar confirmed...

Updated 29 Feb, 2024 11:13pm

Pakistan

In letter to IMF, PTI urges lender to consider Pakistan’s ‘political instability’ in talks: report

Pakistan is currently enrolled in a $3-billion Stand-By Arrangement with the IMF with one review pending

Updated 28 Feb, 2024 10:29pm

Pakistan

Current crisis: Experts for increased collaboration among govt, industry, academia

LAHORE: Distinguished experts convened at the 9th Invention to Innovation Summit emphasized the crucial need for...

Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am

Pakistan

Five years of ‘Operation Swift Retort’: Pakistan will respond to any aggression: PM

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar made it clear on Tuesday that Pakistan will respond strongly...

Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am

Perspectives

Longer working hours, productivity: there is no correlation

We have a lot to thank the Industrial Revolution for including innovations, efficiency, and the infamous 9am-5pm...

Published 27 Feb, 2024 06:38pm

Opinion

Flood waters have reached Islamabad?

It seems that the flood waters are now gushing towards the capital of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. I remember ...

Published 25 Feb, 2024 04:51am

Opinion

It’s turtles all the way down

There is an anecdote oft repeated in university environments and I am copying it from Neuroscientist Robert...

Published 24 Feb, 2024 06:42am

Pakistan assails Israel: ‘Unlawfulness must have consequences’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan made a strong case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for ending Israeli occupation of...

Updated 24 Feb, 2024 08:56pm

Business & Finance

Dar for waging joint efforts to overcome economic challenges

LAHORE: Emphasising the need for waging collective efforts to overcome the economic challenges, former finance...

Published 24 Feb, 2024 06:42am

Pakistan

Pakistan dynasty’s crown jewel breeds resentment

LAHORE: Under the dizzying lights and gleaming monuments of Pakistan’s cultural capital Lahore, Sidra Bilal’s mind...

Published 23 Feb, 2024 02:27pm

Pakistan

Bill to amend Penal Code 1860, Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024, passed

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Interior passed the bill further to amend the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860...

Published 23 Feb, 2024 06:36am

Pakistan

Legal consequences of Israel’s policies: Pakistan will present its position today at ICJ

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will present its position at the ongoing advisory proceedings of the International Court of...

Published 23 Feb, 2024 06:36am

Opinion

Analysing the implementation of political manifestos

Since 1950, Pakistan has undergone significant political changes, alternating between military and civilian rules....

Updated 23 Feb, 2024 06:59am

Pakistan to seek at least $6bn in new IMF loan programme

NEW YORK: Pakistan plans to seek a new loan of at least $6 billion from the International Monetary Fund to help the...

Updated 23 Feb, 2024 11:03am

World

US calls on Pakistan to lift social media restrictions

WASHINGTON: The United States called Wednesday on Pakistan to lift restrictions on X, formerly known as Twitter,...

Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am

Pakistan

12th edition of LLF to begin tomorrow

LAHORE: The Lahore Literary Festival (LLF) is set to captivate audiences once again as it returns for its annual...

Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am

Agreement with US: PM optimistic about salt export boost prospects

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has expressed the hope that subsequent to the signing of the...

Updated 22 Feb, 2024 09:49am

Business & Finance

‘Pakistan keen to build mutually beneficial partnerships with foreign firms’

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday said that Pakistan desired to build mutually beneficial partnerships...

Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 4	278.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 4	278.20
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 4	155.45
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 4	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 4	1.28
Euro to USD / Jun 4	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 4	5291.34
India Sensex / Jun 4	72079.05
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 4	38518.12
Nasdaq / Jun 4	16857.05
Hang Seng / Jun 4	18646.37
FTSE 100 / Jun 4	8232.04
Dow Jones / Jun 4	38711.29
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 4	18405.64

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 4	73.26
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 4	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 4	206619
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 4	2332.18
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 4	74.08
Petrol/Litre / Jun 5	268.36

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jun 5 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jun 5 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jun 5 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jun 5 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jun 5 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jun 5 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jun 5 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jun 5 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jun 5 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jun 5 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jun 5 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jun 5 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jun 5 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jun 5 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jun 5 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jun 5 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jun 5 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jun 5 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Jun 5 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Jun 5 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Jun 5 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Jun 5 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Jun 5 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Jun 5 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Jun 5 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 5 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Jun 5 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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