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Pakistan ‘finalises’ free trade agreement with GCC

In a major development, Pakistan has finalised a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC),...

Published 29 Sep, 2023 04:22pm

Pakistan

Security on high alert in Karachi after Mastung blast: police

The security of Karachi on Friday was put on high alert following the tragic incident of Mastung, police said. The...

Updated 29 Sep, 2023 05:11pm

Pakistan

Twin blasts inside mosque in KP’s Hangu leave at least 5 dead, dozens injured

The incident took place during Friday prayers sermon

Updated 29 Sep, 2023 05:07pm

Pakistan

At least 52 dead, several injured as ‘suicide blast’ jolts Balochistan’s Mastung

The attack took place near an Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) procession

Updated 29 Sep, 2023 04:52pm

Pakistan

Nation celebrates Eid Milad-un-Nabi with religious zeal

President, Caretaker PM greet Muslims across the world on blessed day

Updated 29 Sep, 2023 05:13pm

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from September 28, 2023

Published 29 Sep, 2023 10:13am

Markets

Reko-Diq Project: PPL to evaluate potential engagement with sovereign foreign investors

Decides to hire advisors through associated company

Published 28 Sep, 2023 11:25pm

Markets

Engro Corporation eyes selling select thermal energy assets

Enters into principle understanding with potential acquirer for proposed divestment

Published 28 Sep, 2023 09:39pm

Markets

KSE-100 loses 132 points as investors await fresh triggers

The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index closed lower on Thursday, dented by weakening confidence...

Published 28 Sep, 2023 08:17pm

Pakistan

FM renews Pakistan's call for independent Palestinian state

Jalil Abbas Jilani says Pakistan's position on the issue of Palestine is consistent and there is no change in its stance

Published 28 Sep, 2023 08:10pm

Markets

Pakistan’s central bank reserves decrease $59mn, now stand at $7.64bn

Dollar stockpile with State Bank of Pakistan declines on debt repayments

Published 28 Sep, 2023 07:53pm

Pakistan

ECP unfreezes voter lists for registration, corrections till Oct 25

Development is important for maintaining up-to-date and accurate voter roll for the smooth conduct of elections, electoral watchdog says

Updated 28 Sep, 2023 09:35pm

Pakistan

Law enforcement actions against illegal activities will continue with full force: COAS

Army chief underscores need for synergy among all relevant departments for the gainful effects of the landmark initiatives

Updated 28 Sep, 2023 10:02pm

Markets

OGDC’s earnings clock in at whopping Rs224.6bn in FY23, up 68% YoY

Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC), the country’s largest E&P company, posted a profit-after-tax...

Updated 28 Sep, 2023 09:39pm

Business & Finance

Faysal Bank to set up ‘wholly-owned’ Exchange Company

Becomes 5th commercial bank to make such announcement this month

Updated 28 Sep, 2023 09:33pm

Markets

Open-market: rupee gains further ground against US dollar

The Pakistani rupee maintained its upward trend against the US dollar in the open-market on Thursday as gap with the...

Updated 28 Sep, 2023 09:28pm

Pakistan

Supreme Court adjourns hearing on pleas against Faizabad sit-in verdict till Nov 1

Three-member bench, including Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, was hearing petitions

Updated 28 Sep, 2023 04:22pm

Pakistan

PTI says Farrukh Habib ‘picked up’ from Gwadar

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday claimed party leader and former minister Farrukh Habib was “picked up by...

Published 28 Sep, 2023 11:41am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from September 27, 2023

Published 28 Sep, 2023 09:54am

Pakistan

Pakistan Army will continue to play role in upholding peace, stability in KP: Army Chief

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir said on Wednesday that the Pakistan Army would continue to play...

Published 27 Sep, 2023 11:40pm

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Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Sep 29 786 Investments Limited(786)	5.45 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Sep 29 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	543.95 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Sep 29 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Sep 29 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Sep 29 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Sep 29 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	70.01 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Sep 29 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	345.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Sep 29 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Sep 29 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	7.40 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Sep 29 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	86.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Sep 29 786 Investments Limited(786)	5.45 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Sep 29 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	543.95 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Sep 29 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Sep 29 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Sep 29 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Sep 29 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	70.01 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Sep 29 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	345.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Sep 29 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Sep 29 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	7.40 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Sep 29 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	86.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
Oil & Gas Dev. / Sep 29 Oil & Gas Development Company Limited(OGDC)	10,868,813 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Sep 29 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	9,629,472 ▲ 0.00
Agritech Limited / Sep 29 Agritech Limited(AGL)	9,567,000 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Sep 29 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	6,502,449 ▲ 0.00
P.I.A.C.(A) / Sep 29 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	6,306,500 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Sep 29 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	5,897,086 ▲ 0.00
TPL Properties / Sep 29 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	5,187,915 ▲ 0.00
Image Pakistan / Sep 29 Image Pakistan Limited(IMAGE)	4,549,000 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Sep 29 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	4,331,521 ▲ 0.00
Citi Pharma Ltd / Sep 29 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	4,238,438 ▲ 0.00

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 28	287.90
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 28	287.70
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 29	149.32
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 29	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 29	1.22
Euro to USD / Sep 29	1.06
UK LIBOR % / Sep 28	5.43

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 28	4299.70
Nasdaq / Sep 28	13201.28
Dow Jones / Sep 28	33666.34
India Sensex / Sep 29	65686.70
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 29	31764.51
Hang Seng / Sep 29	17832.11
FTSE 100 / Sep 29	7644.96
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 29	15403.20
France CAC40 / Sep 29	7167.41

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 28	17935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 28	176357.60
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 29	91.68
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 29	1864.84
Cotton US¢/pound / Sep 29	88.99

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