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South Asia

North Korea flags plan to launch satellite rocket between Nov 22 and Dec 1, Japan says

TOKYO: North Korea has notified Japan of its plan to launch a rocket carrying a space satellite between Nov. 22 and...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 11:53pm

World

UN protectorate in Gaza is not a solution, says Guterres

UNITED NATIONS: A UN protectorate in Gaza would not solve the conflict there, the body’s Secretary-General said...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 10:22pm

Energy

Pakistan seeks LNG cargo for January

The tender will close on November 24, while the delivery window is January 8-9

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 10:21pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s current account deficit clocks in at $74m in October

Total imports stand at $5.17bn against $5.35bn in the same period of previous year

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 10:20pm

Stocks

KSE-100 stays flat in directionless trading

Benchmark index retains 57,000 level

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 10:19pm

Pakistan

Smog-hit Punjab: LHC orders schools, colleges to be closed on Saturdays

Educational institutions to stay closed on Saturdays until the end of January

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 10:19pm

Forex

Open-market: rupee recovers further against US dollar

The Pakistani rupee registered further gains against the US dollar in the open market on Monday, as the local...

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 10:18pm

Financial

Pakistan’s bonds rally to highest level in over a year

LONDON: Hopes that more international financial support is on the way lifted Pakistan’s government bonds to their...

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 10:16pm

Pakistan

Toshakhana case: NAB court orders Nawaz Sharif to record statement

Judge Muhammad Bashir gives Nawaz until November 30 to record statement

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 10:15pm

Europe

Poland offers Finland support in border surge blamed on Russia

WARSAW: Poland’s president on Monday pledged “political support” to Finland after Helsinki closed border crossings...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 10:15pm

Exchange

Pakistan’s REER index jumps 7.5% MoM in October, now stands at 98.6

Nominal Effective Exchange Rate Index (NEER) increases 6.5% MoM in October to provisional value of 39.18 from 36.79 in September

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 10:14pm

Companies

Sui Southern Gas Company bleeds Rs11.41bn in losses in FY22

Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) incurred massive losses to the tune of Rs11.41 billion in fiscal year 2021-2022. In...

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 10:10pm

Companies

Toyota to pay $60mn for lending abuses, tarnishing credit reports, US regulator says

Toyota will pay $60 million to settle a U.S. regulator’s charges it illegally prevented car buyers from canceling...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 09:03pm

Europe

Pentagon chief tells Zelensky US backs Ukraine for the ‘long haul’

KYIV: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin pledged further American support for Ukraine during an unannounced visit to...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 08:00pm

Pakistan

No proposal to alter 18th Amendment under consideration: Marriyum Aurangzeb

PML-N leader says the party has always encouraged provinces to improve their resources

Published 20 Nov, 2023 08:00pm

Europe

Putin to take part in virtual BRICS summit on Gaza

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin will take part in a virtual summit of the BRICS group of nations on Tuesday...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 07:55pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets fall, Dubai gains

Most stock markets in the Gulf dropped on Monday as investors remained cautious ahead of the release of minutes from...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 07:29pm

Stocks

Wall St eyes subdued open after recent rally, Microsoft gains

Wall Street was poised for a subdued open on Monday as investors awaited more clues on when the Federal Reserve...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 07:25pm

Energy

Oil rises on expectations of further OPEC+ supply cuts

LONDON: Oil futures rose more than $1 on Monday, extending gains on the prospect of OPEC+ deepening supply cuts to...

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 07:20pm

Football

Ticket revenues from Qatar Asian Cup to support Palestinians

DOHA: Ticket revenues for the Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar are to be donated to support Palestinian relief efforts, the...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 06:49pm

Cricket

Pakistan look for fresh start in Australia after World Cup failure

LAHORE: Under a new skipper in Shan Masood, Pakistan on Monday named a squad of fresh faces for a tough tour of...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 06:19pm

Football

Gavi faces surgery after serious knee injury on Spain duty

BARCELONA: Barcelona midfielder Gavi faces surgery after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in Spain’s Euro 2024...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 06:26pm

Football

Messi’s 2022 World Cup jerseys to go up for auction

NEW YORK: A set of six jerseys that Lionel Messi wore during Argentina’s victorious 2022 World Cup run will be...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 06:23pm

Forex

Inter-bank: rupee maintains momentum against US dollar

Currency appreciates 0.19% to settle at 285.97 against dollar

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 06:19pm

Europe

Russia to host meeting on Gaza situation with Arab foreign ministers on Tuesday

MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will host a meeting in Moscow on Tuesday of foreign ministers from...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 06:19pm

South Asia

China wants more investment from French firms, Xi tells Macron

BEIJING: China wants more French companies to invest in the country and hopes France will provide a fair and...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 05:27pm

Middle East

Xi, Macron discuss Israel-Hamas war in call: state media

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping and French counterpart Emmanuel Macron discussed the Israel-Hamas war in a...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 05:21pm

Stocks

Stocks markets diverge as traders eye Fed minutes

LONDON: Asian and European stock markets traded mixed Monday with investors focused firmly on whether the US Federal...

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 05:16pm

Asia

In Beijing, Arab and Muslim ministers urge end to Gaza war

BEIJING: Arab and Muslim ministers called on Monday for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as their delegation visited...

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 05:11pm

Bullion Rate

Gold prices remain stable in Pakistan

Gold rates in Pakistan remained unchanged on Monday, despite a slight decrease in the international rate. The yellow...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 05:06pm

Commodities

China demand hopes drive copper to two-month peak

LONDON: Copper prices rose to their highest in nearly two months on Monday, buoyed by growing hopes of fresh...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 04:46pm

Money & Banking

Citigroup employees brace for layoffs, management overhaul

NEW YORK: Citigroup employees expect the bank to announce layoffs and senior management changes on Monday as part of...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 04:42pm

Stocks

Indian shares end lower as autos, financials drag

BENGALURU: Indian shares closed lower on Monday, weighed by losses in auto stocks after a rally last week, along...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 04:29pm

Stocks

Sri Lankan shares end lower as financials, consumer staples drag

CSE All Share index settled down 0.63% at 10,546.37

Published 20 Nov, 2023 04:26pm

Commodities

Palm rises on stronger Chicago soyoil but easing exports cap gains

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Monday, supported by strength in Chicago soyoil, but gains were limited...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 04:21pm

Stocks

FTSE 100 starts week on glum note as Ashtead sinks on weak outlook

UK’s FTSE 100 began the week on a negative footing on Monday as shares of equipment rental firm Ashtead Group...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 03:30pm

Stocks

Major Gulf markets ease, Saudi to snap 4-day winning streak

Major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Monday as the markets have already priced in global monetary...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 03:28pm

Business & Finance

IMF looking forward to working closely with Argentina’s Milei: Georgieva

LONDON: The head of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, said on Monday the Fund was looking...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 03:26pm

Energy

Russia remains China’s top oil supplier in October

BEIJING: Russia remained China’s top oil supplier in October, data showed on Monday, despite higher prices for...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 03:24pm

Movies & Music

Amitabh Bachchan retrospective to be showed at France’s 3 Continents Festival

'Amitabh Bachchan, Big B Forever' will showcase a selection of iconic films such as 'Sholay' and 'Kabhie Kabhie'

Published 20 Nov, 2023 03:08pm

Europe

Putin to give Russian view on world situation at G20 virtual summit: Kremlin

MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Monday that President Vladimir Putin will set out Russia’s view of what it sees as the...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 03:01pm

Commodities

China’s Oct coal imports from Russia fall to 8 month low

BEIJING/SINGAPORE: China’s coal imports from Russia slipped in October to a eight-month-low as less competitive...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 02:59pm

Business & Finance

China and Saudi Arabia central banks sign local currency swap agreement

BEIJING: The People’s Bank of China and the central bank of Saudi Arabia recently signed a local currency swap...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 02:58pm

Asia

China congratulates Argentina’s Milei on election victory

BEIJING: China said Monday it would continue working with Argentina, congratulating president-elect Javier Milei on...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 02:48pm

Literature

In remembrance: ‘Poet of the East’ Faiz Ahmed Faiz

Faiz's work is widely considered the backbone of Pakistan’s literature

Published 20 Nov, 2023 02:25pm

Africa

Attack in area claimed by Sudan, South Sudan, leaves 32 dead

JUBA: A spate of attacks in a disputed region claimed by both Sudan and South Sudan has left 32 people dead...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 02:08pm

Stocks

Tokyo shares end lower

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks gave up earlier gains and ended lower Monday as investors grew cautious about possible...

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 02:04pm

Stocks

Hong Kong stocks start week with rally

HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks bounced back Monday from losses at the end of last week, with traders awaiting the...

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 02:02pm

Forex

South African rand climbs with CPI, rate decision due this week

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand strengthened in early trading on Monday, with investors looking ahead to inflation...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 01:51pm

Europe

More than 100 Gaza evacuees to arrive in Turkiye

ANKARA: More than 100 evacuees from Gaza are set to arrive in Turkiye on Monday, including dozens of people who will...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 01:44pm

Middle East

Iran denies involvement in Red Sea ship seizure by Yemen’s Houthis

DUBAI: Iran denied Israeli claims that it was involved in the seizure of a British-owned and Japanese-operated cargo...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 01:39pm

Europe

US will ‘stand with Ukraine’, says Lloyd Austin

KYIV: US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin arrived in Kyiv on Monday for a visit, he said on the X social media...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 01:35pm

Movies & Music

Shakira in the dock in Spanish tax fraud case

BARCELONA: Colombian superstar Shakira goes on trial in Barcelona on Monday in a tax fraud case, with Spanish...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 01:32pm

Forex

Russian rouble soars to within reach of 5-month high vs dollar

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble soared to approach a five-month high against the dollar on Monday, supported by the...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 01:30pm

Middle East

Israeli tanks reported near hospital in embattled north Gaza

GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli tanks were positioned around a hospital complex in north Gaza where 12 Palestinians...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 01:26pm

Europe

EU backs fund focused on cutting energy wastage

LONDON: A private fund that plans to build power projects on sites such as hospitals and data centres to reduce...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 01:13pm

Technology

Microsoft CEO says Sam Altman will be joining Microsoft

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Monday said that ousted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Greg Brockman will be joining...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 01:06pm

Sports

‘Let me sleep’: India fans heartbroken after World Cup defeat

AHMEDABAD: India’s six-wicket loss to Australia in the final of the Cricket World Cup in Ahmedabad Sunday left tens...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 12:59pm

Europe

France sending warship to provide medical aid to Gaza

PARIS: France is preparing to send its Dixmude helicopter carrier to the eastern Mediterranean to offer medical...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 12:55pm

Sports

World Cup thrills cannot erase future ODI concerns

AHMEDABAD: A World Cup that started with questions over the future of 50-over one-day internationals ended with...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 12:51pm

Sports

Portugal notch 10th straight win, Serbia qualify for Euro 2024

PARIS: Portugal finished their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a 100-percent record by beating Iceland 2-0 on...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 12:47pm

Sports

Six tops and flops at Cricket World Cup

AHMEDABAD: Australia beat India by six wickets to lift their sixth title in the Cricket World Cup in Ahmedabad on...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 12:39pm

Sports

Cricket World Cup: Ten highlights

AHMEDABAD: After 46 days and 48 matches, huge totals, shock wins, heartbreaking losses, records and controversies,...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 12:31pm

Sports

Cricket World Cup: Top 20 quotes

AHMEDABAD: Australia defeated India in the final of the 2023 Cricket World Cup in Ahmedabad on Sunday, bringing the...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 12:18pm

USA

US ‘congratulates’ Argentina’s Milei: Blinken

WASHINGTON: The United States congratulated Argentina’s president-elect Javier Milei on his election victory Sunday,...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 12:10pm

Sports

Gilchrist leads praise as Australia savours ‘miracle’ World Cup triumph

SYDNEY: Adam Gilchrist led the plaudits on Monday as Australia celebrated “a miracle” in winning the World Cup for a...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 12:07pm

Middle East

‘City of jinn’: magical myths haunt ancient Omani oasis

BAHLA: Deep in Oman’s parched interior, the ancient oasis town of Bahla abounds with myths of camel-eating,...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 12:03pm

Asia

Philippine quake death toll rises to nine

MANILA: The number of people killed in a powerful quake off the southern Philippines has risen to nine, the national...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 11:48am

Stocks

Japan shares hit three-decade high, yuan shoves dollar down

SYDNEY: Japanese shares hit highs not seen since 1990 on Monday as strong earnings and offshore demand fuelled a...

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 11:44am

Europe

UK says new science initiative to work on climate-resilient crops

LONDON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce a new science initiative to bring together work on...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 11:28am

Asia

North Korea criticises potential sale of US missiles to Japan, South Korea

SEOUL: North Korea on Monday denounced the United States’ potential sale of missiles to Japan and South Korea,...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 11:24am

Energy

PPL discovers hydrocarbon reserves in Sindh

Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), a key supplier of natural gas in the country, has discovered hydrocarbon reserves...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 11:19am

Business & Finance

Thai Q3 GDP growth misses forecast amid exports slowdown

BANGKOK: Thailand’s economy expanded at a slower-than-expected pace in the third quarter, weighed down by weak...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 11:19am

Forex

Indian rupee likely to inch up on more dollar losses; eyes oil prices

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to open slightly higher on Monday after the dollar declined to its lowest in over...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 11:15am

Sports

Football Australia pick eight teams for second-tier league in 2025

MELBOURNE: Football Australia (FA) have picked eight teams to compete in a national second-tier competition set to...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 11:13am

Asia

South Korea’s Yoon seeks stronger economic, security ties on UK state visit

SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol heads to Britain on Monday for a state visit, hoping to boost economic...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 11:09am

Bullion Rate

Gold ticks higher as dollar slips on Fed pause bets

Gold prices edged higher on Monday, as the dollar extended its slide after recent US economic data boosted bets that...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 11:05am

Sports

Djokovic eyes ‘Golden Slam’ in 2024

Novak Djokovic wrapped up his 2023 season by adding the ATP Finals trophy to the three major titles he won this year...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 11:01am

Commodities

Soybeans recover from two-week low, market eyes Brazilian weather

SINGAPORE: Chicago soybean futures rose on Monday, recovering from two-week lows as strong Chinese demand...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 10:57am

Commodities

London copper near 8-week high on softer dollar, Chinese property support

London copper prices rose to their highest in nearly eight weeks on a softer dollar and hopes of improving demand...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 10:54am

Stocks

China stocks up as investors turn positive, HK shares also rise

SHANGHAI: China stocks edged up on Monday, as signs of easing Sino-US tensions boosted investor sentiment. Tech...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 10:47am

Forex

China’s yuan leaps to 3-month high on corporate dollar selling

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan leapt to a more than three-month high against the dollar on Monday, as the central bank...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 10:45am

Mutual Funds

Indian bond yields rise marginally; traders await fresh cues

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields rose marginally in early trading on Monday, tracking higher oil prices, while...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 10:43am

Asia

Philippines’ Marcos says Myanmar a difficult problem for ASEAN

MANILA: The conflict in military-ruled Myanmar has been a difficult issue for the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN to...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 10:34am

Mutual Funds

JGB yields tick up ahead of 20-year bond auction

TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields inched up on Monday as investors turned cautious ahead of an auction...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 10:29am

South Asia

Rescuers drill to send more food to trapped workers in Indian tunnel

SILKYARA: Rescuers are trying to send cooked food and set up a phone connection to 41 workers trapped for eight days...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 10:26am

Stocks

Financials, banks weigh on Indian shares

BENGALURU: Indian shares were subdued on Monday, weighed by losses in banking and financial stocks as investors...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 10:22am

Commodities

Palm rises on stronger Chicago soyoil and crude oil

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures opened higher on Monday after falling in the previous session, supported by...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 10:20am

Business & Finance

Westpac to raise $488 million in additional Tier 1 capital

SYDNEY: Westpac Banking Corp, Australia’s third largest bank by market capitalisation, said on Monday it would raise...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 10:16am

Stocks

Australia shares inch higher on boost from energy, financials stocks

Australian shares edged up on Monday as the gains in energy and financial stocks offset declines in miners, while...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 10:13am

Forex

Australian dollar hits 3-month high, draws extra boost from firm yuan

SYDNEY: The Australian dollar made a three-month high and the New Zealand dollar neared a one-month top on Monday,...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 10:05am

Forex

Dollar on the back foot as focus turns to Fed easing

SINGAPORE: The dollar languished near an over two-month low against its major peers on Monday, struggling to make...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 10:00am

Urea talks continue with Russia, China, Azerbaijan

The government is engaged with Russia, China and Azerbaijan for purchase of 0.2 million tons of urea fertiliser for Rabi season

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 09:53am

Pakistan

Official underscores need for reducing RTA deaths

LAHORE: The Emergency Services organized a ceremony to commemorate ‘World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic...

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 09:48am

ECC approves Rs20bn for Green Corporate Initiative

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has accorded approval for release of Rs 20 billion to Green...

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 09:47am

Team from PA, Muslim nations to visit China

BEIJING: Top foreign policy officials from the Palestinian Authority and four Muslim-majority countries will visit...

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 09:34am

Huthis say they seized Israeli vessel, Israel denies

HODEIDA, (Yemen): Yemen’s Iran-backed Huthi rebels said on Sunday they had seized an Israeli ship in the Red Sea, a...

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 09:32am

Working on contract basis: Ministry asked to serve notices on 10 judicial members

ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice Islamabad High Court (IHC) has observed that non-filing of replies/ comments by ten...

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 09:04am

Bayer ordered to pay $1.56bn in latest US trial loss

WASHINGTON: A Missouri jury ordered Bayer to pay $1.56 billion to four plaintiffs who claimed the company’s Roundup...

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 09:03am

Bilawal reiterates support to PIA employees

KARACHI: Completely throwing his weight behind the Pakistan International Airlines’ employees protest against...

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 09:03am

Napoleon’s hat sells for record sum at French auction

PARIS: A hat belonging to Napoleon Bonaparte when he was French emperor sold for a record of nearly two million...

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 09:02am

Khamenei urges Muslim states to cut political ties with Israel

DUBAI: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appealed to Muslim states with political ties with Israel to at...

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 09:02am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from November 18 and November 19, 2023

Published 20 Nov, 2023 08:47am

South Asia

Bangladesh upholds ban on key opposition party

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s highest court on Sunday upheld a ban on the country’s largest Islamist party taking part in...

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 07:44am

World

Hamas battles Israeli forces in north Gaza, amid hopes of hostage deal

GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Hamas gunmen battled Israeli forces trying to push into Gaza’s largest refugee camp on...

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 07:43am

Middle East

Israel-Hamas hostage deal edges closer despite fierce fighting in Gaza

GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Hamas gunmen battled Israeli forces trying to push into Gaza’s largest refugee camp on...

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 07:42am

Rates

Automart: car prices in Karachi

Rates in the week ended Sunday November 19, 2023

Published 20 Nov, 2023 01:38am

World

Macron tells Netanyahu 'too many civilian losses' in Gaza

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu there were "too many civilian...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 01:19am

Previous Day

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World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Aug 11	277.87
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Aug 11	277.67
USD to Japanese Yen / Aug 12	159.43
USD to Swiss Franc / Aug 12	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Aug 12	1.35
Euro to USD / Aug 12	1.15
SOFR % / Aug 11	3.62

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Aug 11	7,728.20
Nasdaq / Aug 11	26,445.45
Dow Jones / Aug 11	53,791.85
India Sensex / Aug 12	77,569.33
Tokyo Nikkei / Aug 12	66,996.61
Hang Seng / Aug 12	25,361.63
FTSE 100 / Aug 12	10,827.40
Germany DAX 30 / Aug 12	26,432.21
France CAC40 / Aug 12	8,692.79

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Aug 11	18,580
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Aug 11	394,149
Petrol/Litre / Aug 12	325.92
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Aug 12	83.83
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Aug 12	4,393.16
Diesel/Litre / Aug 12	382.25
Cotton US¢/pound / Aug 12	84.37

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Paramount Spinning / Aug 12 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	12.39 ▲ 1.13 (10.04%)
Nets Internat.Comm. / Aug 12 Nets International Communication Limited(GEMNETS)	23.72 ▲ 2.16 (10.02%)
Ashfaq Textile / Aug 12 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	44.84 ▲ 4.08 (10.01%)
Cordoba Logistics / Aug 12 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	22.96 ▲ 2.09 (10.01%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Aug 12 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	72.28 ▲ 6.57 (10%)
Aisha Steel (CPS) / Aug 12 Aisha Steel Mills Limited (CPS)(ASLCPS)	104.39 ▲ 9.49 (10%)
Asim Textile / Aug 12 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	82.27 ▲ 7.48 (10%)
Buxly Paints / Aug 12 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	305.49 ▲ 27.77 (10%)
Fecto Cement / Aug 12 Fecto Cement Limited(FECTC)	122.41 ▲ 11.13 (10%)
J.A.Textile / Aug 12 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	62.58 ▲ 5.69 (10%)

Stock	Price
Pak Gen.Ins. / Aug 12 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	23.82 ▼ -2.65 (-10.01%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Aug 12 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	49.21 ▼ -5.47 (-10%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Aug 12 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	15.07 ▼ -1.67 (-9.98%)
Aruj Industries / Aug 12 Aruj Industries Limited(ARUJ)	12.02 ▼ -0.93 (-7.18%)
Jubilee Spinning / Aug 12 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	50.50 ▼ -3.89 (-7.15%)
Asia Ins. / Aug 12 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	40.20 ▼ -2.8 (-6.51%)
Din Tex. / Aug 12 Din Textile Mills Limited(DINT)	63.60 ▼ -4.39 (-6.46%)
Sindh Abadgar / Aug 12 Sindh Abadgar's Sugar Mills Limited(SASML)	362 ▼ -24.07 (-6.23%)
Saritow Spinning / Aug 12 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	24.71 ▼ -1.63 (-6.19%)
IbrahimFibres / Aug 12 Ibrahim Fibres Limited(IBFL)	273 ▼ -15.56 (-5.39%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Aug 12 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	67,426,978 ▲ 0.17
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Aug 12 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	67,252,252 ▼ -1.67
Hascol Petrol / Aug 12 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	47,251,905 ▼ -0.01
WorldCall Telecom / Aug 12 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	30,051,268 ▼ -0.03
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Aug 12 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	27,839,896 ▲ 0.1
Siddiqsons Tin / Aug 12 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	25,564,990 ▼ -0.11
Thatta Cement / Aug 12 Thatta Cement Company Limited(THCCL)	24,917,987 ▲ 3.21
Cres.Star Ins. / Aug 12 Crescent Star Insurance Limited(CSIL)	20,641,222 ▲ 0.3
Unity Foods Ltd / Aug 12 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	20,600,898 ▼ -0.29
B.O.Punjab / Aug 12 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	17,553,743 ▲ 0.29