News Archives for Latest - 2023-12-19

Cricket

Australia’s Starc, Cummins set salary records at IPL auction

DUBAI: Australian fast bowlers Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins became the most expensive players in Indian Premier...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 05:28pm

Cricket

Burger, De Zorzi take South Africa to ODI victory over India

GQEBERHA: Left-arm fast bowler Nandre Burger and opening batsman Tony de Zorzi took South Africa to a...

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 11:48pm

Europe

Trump presidency could have ‘strong impact’ on war: Zelensky

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that if Donald Trump were elected US president in 2024, it...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 11:37pm

Europe

UK’s Cameron urges Israel to take more ‘surgical’ approach to Hamas

ROME: British Foreign Secretary David Cameron on Tuesday urged Israel to take a “much more surgical, clinical and...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 11:18pm

World

North Korea’s ‘reckless’ missile launches need ‘robust’ global response: G7

BERLIN: World powers said Tuesday that the international community needed a firm and unified response to North...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 11:06pm

Pakistan

ECP issues guidelines for candidates filing nomination papers

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday issued guidelines for candidates filing nomination papers for...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 10:17pm

Middle East

Gaza war is world's 'moral failure', Red Cross chief says

ICRC president Mirjana Spoljaric urges Israel and Hamas to reach a new deal to halt the fighting

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 09:53pm

Pakistan

COAS, US CENTCOM chief discuss cooperation in regional security matters

Hold meeting at CENTCOM Headquarters at Tampa Bay in Florida

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 09:51pm

Stocks

US stocks extend gains with Dow in record territory

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks edged higher early Tuesday, extending a rally propelled by anticipation of further...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 09:43pm

Middle East

IMF says lower oil production will reduce Iraq’s GDP growth in 2023, 2024

DUBAI: The International Monetary Fund said Iraq faces lower GDP growth in 2023 and 2024 as a result of lower oil...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 08:30pm

Forex

Canadian dollar rallies as CPI data cools rate cut bets

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a four-and-a-half-month high against its U.S. counterpart on Tuesday as...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 08:26pm

Energy

Oil rises as US launches Red Sea task force, tankers reroute

LONDON: Oil rose on Tuesday, extending the previous session’s gains, after attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi...

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 08:22pm

Football

PSG’s Luis Enrique happy to return to Spain in Champions League

Paris St Germain head coach Luis Enrique is happy to be facing Spanish side Real Sociedad in the Champions League...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 07:36pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets gain as oil steadies; Egypt falls

Most stock markets in the Gulf reversed early losses to close higher on Tuesday as oil prices steadied, although the...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 07:34pm

Commodities

Copper climbs on expectations of tightening supplies

LONDON: Copper prices climbed on Tuesday as supply concerns fuelled by mine closures and falling inventories in...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 07:32pm

Forex

Russian rouble weakens towards one-week low versus dollar

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble gave up early gains on Tuesday to head back towards a one-week low against the dollar,...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 07:29pm

Football

Wenger defends expanded Club World Cup format amid concerns over player welfare

FIFA’s chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger said the governing body’s decision to expand the Club...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 07:27pm

Business & Finance

Canada’s inflation rate unexpectedly holds steady at 3.1%

OTTAWA: Canada’s annual inflation rate unexpectedly remained at 3.1% in November, as slower growth in food prices...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 07:24pm

Exchange

Open market: rupee gains marginally against US dollar

The Pakistani rupee registered marginal improvement against the US dollar in the open market on Tuesday, while the...

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 06:49pm

Forex

Inter-bank: rupee sees sixth successive gain against US dollar

Currency appreciates 0.07%, settles at 283.01 against greenback

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 06:47pm

Commodities

Chicago soybeans ease as Brazil weather assessed

PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago soybean futures eased on Tuesday as weather forecasts suggested dry crop belts will get...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 06:38pm

Middle East

Israel says Netanyahu, Modi discuss Houthi threat to shipping

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Indian counterpart Narenda Modi on Tuesday...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 06:34pm

Money & Banking

India central bank tightens rules for lenders investing in alternative investment funds

MUMBAI: India’s central bank on Tuesday barred entities regulated by it, including banks and non-banking finance...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 06:25pm

Stocks

India’s BSE to levy additional exposure margin on derivatives

BENGALURU: Indian stock exchange operator BSE on Tuesday said its unit Indian Clearing Corporation will impose an...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 06:22pm

Middle East

Israel faces Gaza ceasefire calls, but US vows more arms

GAZA STRIP: Israel faced another round of global pressure on Tuesday for a ceasefire in Gaza with a new UN vote and...

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 06:15pm

Pakistan

Govt determined to conduct free, fair polls: PM Kakar

Premier says the government will not change its policy concerning illegal foreign nationals

Published 19 Dec, 2023 06:13pm

Commodities

Palm settles higher for fourth straight session on output concerns

NEW DELHI: Malaysian palm oil futures settled higher for a fourth straight session on Tuesday, fuelled by lower...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 06:12pm

Europe

Turkiye’s Erdogan says EU will ‘stall’ Ukraine, Moldova accession

ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan was on Tuesday cited as saying the European Union would stall Ukraine and...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 06:08pm

Europe

Putin says Russia is ready to talk on Ukraine

MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia would be prepared to talk to Ukraine, the United States...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:55pm

Forex

Japanese yen tumbles as BOJ sticks with ultra-loose policy

SINGAPORE/LONDON: The yen tumbled on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained its ultra-loose monetary...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:58pm

Forex

Nigerian naira falls to record low on official market

ABUJA: Nigeria’s naira dropped to a record low against the dollar on the official market on Tuesday in thin trading,...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:52pm

Mutual Funds

India bond yields edge up on profit booking; market eyes fresh cues

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields ended higher on Tuesday as traders booked profits after a recent rise in bond...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:51pm

Stocks

Sri Lanka shares end lower as consumer staples, industrials drag

BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Tuesday, dragged by losses in consumer staples and industrial stocks....

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:49pm

Forex

Rupee ends weaker tracking peers as Fed officials temper rate cut bets

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee declined against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in its Asian peers as...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:48pm

Stocks

Energy stocks power India’s blue-chip indexes to new highs

BENGALURU: India’s benchmark Nifty ended higher on Tuesday, reversing course from a subdued start, led by energy...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:46pm

Stocks

KSE-100 loses nearly 4% as major correction continues

Ongoing selling pressure was expected, say experts, while escalating global tensions are also taking a toll on market sentiments

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 05:38pm

Pakistan

Bench defers Imran, Fawad’s indictment in contempt of ECP case

Bench adjourns hearing till December 27

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 05:17pm

Asia

At least 126 dead in northwest China earthquake

LINXIA: Rescuers in remote villages of northwest China dug through the rubble of collapsed homes on Tuesday after...

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 05:12pm

Stocks

Stocks mostly up as Fed tempers rate cut expectations

LONDON: Equity markets mostly rose slightly Tuesday as traders assessed attempts by Federal Reserve officials to...

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 04:57pm

Cricket

Shadab dropped for New Zealand T20s as Pakistan look to future

LAHORE: Spinning all-rounder Shadab Khan was left out of a 17-man squad announced Tuesday for the Twenty20...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 04:53pm

Europe

France, UK to support Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’: Cameron

PARIS: France and the UK will support Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion “for as long as it takes”,...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 04:50pm

Technology

OpenAI releases guidelines to gauge ‘catastrophic risks’ of AI

NEW YORK: ChatGPT-maker OpenAI published Monday its newest guidelines for gauging “catastrophic risks” from...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 04:47pm

Europe

Russia says downed Ukraine drone over Moscow

MOSCOW: Russia said Tuesday that Ukrainian forces had attempted to attack Moscow with a drone, but said defences...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 04:45pm

Europe

EU extends suspension of tariffs in US steel dispute

BRUSSELS: The European Union said Tuesday it would prolong its suspension of retaliatory tariffs on US goods after...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 04:38pm

Middle East

Shippers mask positions, weigh options amid Red Sea attacks

A number of container ships are anchored in the Red Sea and others have turned off tracking systems as traders...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 04:31pm

Middle East

US launches Red Sea force as ships reroute to avoid attacks

MANAMA: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday said the United States was leading a multinational operation to...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 04:27pm

Markets

SBP gives nod to TPL, Abhi to pursue FINCA’s due diligence

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has given a green signal to TPL Corp Limited (TPL), a Pakistani financial platform,...

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 04:13pm

Life & Style

Not just for Christmas: Britain’s M&S targets more regular food shoppers

LONDON: In Britain, a Christmas trip to the food aisles of Marks & Spencer is as much a treat as presents under...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 03:26pm

Stocks

Most major Gulf bourses ease on volatile oil

Major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Tuesday on volatile oil prices, while the global rally in...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 03:09pm

Europe

France to take measures with partners over Houthi attacks in Red Sea: Colonna

PARIS: France will take measures along with the country’s partners to put an end to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea,...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 03:05pm

Commodities

Bangladesh gets offers in 50,000 T wheat purchase tender

HAMBURG: The lowest offer in an international tender from Bangladesh’s state grains buyer to purchase and import...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 03:00pm

Energy

Mideast oil benchmarks wallow in discounts, lowest since 2020

SINGAPORE: Middle East crude benchmarks Dubai and Oman hit their lowest levels since 2022 as low pre-holiday...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 02:54pm

Stocks

UK’s FTSE 100 rises on lingering Fed rate cut hopes, dovish BOJ

The UK’s FTSE 100 rose on Tuesday on persisting hopes of interest rate cuts from the US Federal Reserve and a dovish...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 02:50pm

Movies & Music

Sony’s India unit says it has not yet agreed to merger deadline extension with Zee

BENGALURU: Sony Group Corp’s Indian unit said on Tuesday that it has not yet agreed to prolong a merger deadline...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 02:00pm

Europe

Putin offers condolences to China after earthquake

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin offered his “deep” condolences to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping after...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 01:54pm

Life & Style

Chocolate wars as Italian artisans battle Swiss giant

TURIN, Italy: Turin’s famed gianduiotto, a small, creamy chocolate that melts on the tongue, is at the centre of a...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 01:51pm

Asia

Troops on South Korea side of border security area to carry guns: UN Command

SEOUL: Troops on the South Korean side of the Joint Security Area on the border with the North have been authorised...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 01:49pm

Europe

Maersk reroutes vessels around Africa from Red Sea

COPENHAGEN: Denmark’s Maersk said on Tuesday its vessels due to sail through the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 01:34pm

Forex

Kenyan shilling stable; seen gaining ground on more dollar inflows

NAIROBI: Kenya’s shilling held steady on Tuesday and traders said it was expected to gain ground, helped by some...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 01:31pm

Companies

Hyundai Motor to sell Russia plant for token sum, taking $219mn hit

SEOUL: South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor plans to sell its plant in Russia for a token 7,000 roubles ($77.67), a...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 01:30pm

Sports

South Africa lose Phehlukwayo for rest of India ODI series

South Africa have been dealt a blow after all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo was ruled out of the remainder of the...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 01:29pm

Technology

TomTom creates AI-based conversational assistant for vehicles with Microsoft

Digital mapping specialist TomTom said on Tuesday it has partnered with tech giant Microsoft to create an artificial...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 01:17pm

Commodities

World’s No.2 sugar producer India may need imports in 2025

SOLAPUR: India, the No.2 sugar producer, has been a net exporter of the sweetener for the past six years. However,...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 01:15pm

Forex

South African rand weakens ahead of economic indicator

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand was slightly weaker in early trade on Tuesday, ahead of a leading business cycle...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 01:11pm

Commodities

Palm gains on mounting concerns over production

NEW DELHI: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a fourth straight session on Tuesday, fuelled by lower inventories...

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 01:09pm

Technology

Singapore’s Atomionics taps gravity, AI in hunt for critical minerals

MELBOURNE: Singapore-based start-up Atomionics has rolled out its technology that uses gravity and artificial...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 01:07pm

Forex

Russian rouble firms past 90 to the dollar

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble firmed slightly on Tuesday, pulling away from its lowest in nearly a week against the...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 01:03pm

Middle East

US defence chief invites nations to help secure Red Sea shipping

MANAMA: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin invited dozens of nations to take steps to address Houthi attacks on Red...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 01:01pm

USA

UN Security Council struggling to speak with one voice on Gaza

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council is struggling to speak with one voice ahead of a vote expected Tuesday on a...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 12:46pm

Energy

France’s Total eyes $6bn in Nigeria investment

ABUJA: French energy giant Total is ready to invest $6 billion (5.5 billion euro) over several years in Nigeria’s...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 12:45pm

Business & Finance

Thai Nov exports rose 4.9% y/y, below forecast

BANGKOK: Thailand’s customs-based exports rose for a fourth straight month in November, up 4.9% from a year earlier,...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 11:49am

Forex

China’s yuan falls to one-week low as dollar rebounds

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan weakened to a one-week low on Tuesday, as traders saw limited downside for the dollar given...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 11:42am

Commodities

Copper flat as stronger dollar offsets support from China demand

BEIJING: Copper prices were largely flat on Tuesday, as resilient demand from top consumer China and mine-side...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 11:37am

Companies

India’s SpiceJet shows interest in buying bankrupt Go First

BENGALURU: India’s budget carrier SpiceJet said on Tuesday it will submit an offer with the resolution professional...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 11:35am

Business & Finance

Turkiye central bank total reserves rise to record $142.5bn

ANKARA: The Turkiye central bank’s total reserves rose around $1 billion last week to a record of some $142.5...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 11:31am

Forex

Asian currencies, stocks mixed as Fed rate-cut rally loses steam

Emerging Asian currencies and stocks were broadly mixed on Tuesday after Federal Reserve policymakers tempered US...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 11:26am

Business & Finance

EBRD board approves 4bn euro capital increase to boost Ukraine funding

LONDON: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on Tuesday its board has approved a 4...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 11:21am

Europe

Ukraine economy heads for tough 2024 as Western aid concerns grow

KYIV/LONDON: Ukraine’s embattled economy can weather the next few months until foreign aid arrives, but 2024 is...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 11:18am

Technology

Google to pay $700mn to US consumers, states in Play store settlement

Alphabet’s Google has agreed to pay $700 million and to allow for greater competition in its Play app store,...

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 11:13am

Sports

Girona grab back top spot in La Liga

MADRID: La Liga’s surprise package Girona moved back to the top of the table after sweeping aside Alaves 3-0 on...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 11:07am

Stocks

Tokyo stocks open lower

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks opened lower on Tuesday as investors awaited a key Bank of Japan policy decision later in the...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 11:01am

Stocks

Hong Kong stocks fall in opening trade

HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks opened lower Tuesday, extending a retreat after last week’s rally as several Federal...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 10:58am

World

Rescue teams evacuate flood-ravaged Australian town

CAIRNS: Rescue teams on Tuesday evacuated a flood-ravaged town in northeastern Australia, racing to airlift hundreds...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 10:56am

Stocks

Asian markets mixed as Fed officials push back on rate cut bets

HONG KONG: Asian markets were mixed Tuesday after Federal Reserve officials looked to dampen expectations for a...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 10:53am

Asia

North Korea’s Kim warns Washington as biggest ICBM launched

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to accelerate his country’s nuclear build-up and warned Washington...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 10:48am

Long-term contracts: China would talk to elected govt, only

Neighbour is waiting for elected government for new endeavours to strengthen business relations

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 10:43am

Europe

Volcano erupts in southwest Iceland after weeks of earthquakes

REYKJAVIK: A volcano in Iceland was erupting on Tuesday, with geysers of molten lava shooting into the pitch-black...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 10:42am

South Asia

Bangladesh police blame opposition for deadly train fire

DHAKA: At least four people died in a fire on a crowded train in the Bangladeshi capital Tuesday, with police...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 10:21am

Markets

BOJ keeps ultra-loose policy, focus shifts to exit timing

TOKYO: The Bank of Japan maintained ultra-loose monetary settings on Tuesday in a widely expected move, underscoring...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 10:10am

Bullion Rate

Gold holds tight range as traders await US data for more Fed cues

Gold prices were stuck in a narrow trading range on Tuesday as investors awaited more US economic data this week...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 10:08am

Commodities

Nippon Steel confident hefty premium for US Steel makes sense

TOKYO: Nippon Steel said on Tuesday it can afford to pay $14.9 billion for US Steel, justifying the huge premium it...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 10:04am

Nov C/A posts $9m first monthly surplus after June

KARACHI: After posting deficits for four consecutive months, the country’s current account improved significantly...

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 10:01am

Mutual Funds

India bond yields seen little changed before state debt sale

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are likely to trade largely unchanged on Tuesday, as traders await fresh...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 10:01am

‘Energy Hub’: KPT levels accusation against SSGCL

ISLAMABAD: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has accused Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) of impeding ‘Energy Hub’...

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 10:00am

Business & Finance

Sindh industry opposes 87pc increase in gas tariff

ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: Sindh industry, strongly opposing the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC)‘s 87 percent above the...

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 10:00am

Forex

Indian rupee upward bias seen arrested, likely to track weak Asia FX

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to open lower on Tuesday, tracking the fall in other Asian currencies and on...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 09:59am

Stocks

India’s Nifty set to open flat as global rally cools

BENGALURU: India’s benchmark Nifty is set to open little changed on Tuesday, as a global rally fueled by hopes of US...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 09:57am

Stocks

Energy stocks lift Australia shares as investor optimism sustains

Australian shares recovered on Tuesday led by energy stocks, as investors absorbed mixed signals from US Federal...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 09:55am

Forex

Yen awaits critical BOJ outcome; dollar adrift

SINGAPORE: The yen rose broadly on Tuesday ahead of a policy decision from the Bank of Japan (BOJ) later in the day...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 09:46am

Business & Finance

Jul-Nov borrowing down $0.829bn to $4.285bn YoY

ISLAMABAD: The country borrowed $4.285 billion from multiple financing sources during the first five months...

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 09:41am

Solar power initiative: PD asked to coordinate with SkyPower

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Updated 19 Dec, 2023 09:39am

Business & Finance

IMF reclassifies India’s exchange rate regime to ‘stabilized arrangement’

BENGALURU: The International Monetary Fund has reclassified India’s “de facto” exchange rate regime to “stabilized...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 09:37am

Import of lubricating oils: Customs’ values increased

ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi has raised Customs values, within the range of 30 to 50...

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 09:37am

Forex

Australia, NZ dollars helped by yen selling as BOJ holds steady

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars edged higher on Tuesday, helped by selling in the yen after the Bank...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 09:34am

Vying for public office: PTBA urges ECP to forestall tax non-compliant aspirants

KARACHI: Pakistan Income Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has demanded the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to...

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 09:34am

Interest Rates

SBP official explains latest monetary policy decision

KARACHI: The Director of the Monetary Policy Department State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Amin Lodhi has discussed the...

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 09:33am

CSAIL outlines its contribution to national grid under CPEC

ISLAMABAD: The China Three Gorges South Asia Investment Ltd (CSAIL) launched its “ESG Performance Report 2023”...

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 09:33am

Stocks

China stocks roughly flat as sentiment remains subdued; HK shares down

SHANGHAI: China stocks were largely flat on Tuesday, as investor sentiment remained muted between economic data and...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 09:32am

World Bank projects drop in remittance flows

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has projected a drop in remittance flows to Pakistan to $24 billion in 2023 and further...

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 09:32am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from December 18, 2023

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 09:18am

BR Research

Current account roundup: 5MFY24

The economy is unofficially in a zero current account deficit (CAD) mode, and it is an unannounced policy of SBP, as...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 09:05am

BR Research

Cotton arrivals: season closes?

The cotton arrivals are petering out, exactly as was predicted in this space. It looks like the output target – set...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 09:02am

BR Research

Sitara Energy Limited

Sitara Energy Limited (PSX: SEL) is incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company. The company is engaged in...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 08:56am

South Asia

BD parties launch campaigns ahead of general elections

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s political parties launched campaigns on Monday ahead of general elections next month, with...

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 05:51am

Opinion

‘Transitioning away’ from fossil fuels

COP28 has ended with a compromise solution. There was one side, led by the developed countries, and climate ...

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 05:43am

Opinion

Claim of input tax under Sales Tax Act, 1990

General, The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed a fundamental change in the Federal Sales Tax system which...

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 05:41am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The lack of a level playing field

“You know what the real issue in this country is?” “There are so many that…” “Think hard. What stands...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (December 18, 2023) and the forecast for Tuesday (December 19, 2023)...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:31am

Rates

LME official prices

LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:31am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (December 18, 2023). ======================================= Offset...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:31am

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (December 18, 2023)...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:31am

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (December 18, 2023)....

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:31am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (December 18, 2023)....

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:31am

Forex

Dollar's rate in Interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (December 18, 2023). ======================== Open Bid...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:31am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (December 18, 2023). ==================================== BR...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:31am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (December...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:31am

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (December 18, 2023). ========================== KIBOR...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:31am

Pakistan

Commissioner Hyderabad reviews plantations campaign

HYDERABAD: Commissioner Hyderabad Syed Khalid Hyder Shah has said that in urban areas and in areas where there is a...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

EFP organises 1st Disability Inclusion Excellence Awards 2023

KARACHI: Employers Federation of Pakistan (EFP) in collaboration with the Pakistan Business and Disability Network ...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

Experts emphasise biological control of ‘famine weed’

FAISALABAD: In a major breakthrough to invade the parthenium weed, also termed as famine weed, which is posing...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

Fawad gets post-arrest bail

RAWALINDI: A special court on Monday granted post-arrest bail to former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry in a fraud...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

JI demands removal of politically appointed governors

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Monday demanded of the Sindh Election Commissioner for fair and transparent polls...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

LDA seals over two dozen properties

LAHORE: In an operation against illegal commercial buildings and encroachments in the parking areas, over two dozen...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

Leaders of various parties join IPP

LAHORE: Leaders from various political parties convened at the residence of Abdul Aleem Khan, head of the...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

LHC dismisses plea to stop Imran’s jail trial

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday rejected the plea of PTI former chairman Imran Khan praying to stop ...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

LHC orders to release Sher Afzal Marwat

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday directed the authorities to release Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Sports

PCB congratulates women's team

LAHORE: Chairman PCB management committee Zaka Ashraf has congratulated the Pakistan women’s team on their first...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

PHA’s chrysanthemum show wraps up

LAHORE: The annual chrysanthemum show, organised by the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) of Lahore at Jilani...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

Punjab, Sindh governors seek promotion of inter-provincial ties

LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman and his Sindh counterpart, Kamran Khan Tessori, met at Governor...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

Private medical colleges: UHS releases provisional merit list

LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has released the provisional merit list for admissions into private...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Supplements

Kissan Day: Fatima Fertilizer embraces triumph over adversity on Pakistan’s fifth Kissan Day

In a resounding commemoration of courage and commitment, Pakistan celebrates its fifth Kissan Day as a heartfelt...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

Condolence

KARACHI: Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers ...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

Pakistan, Norway celebrate 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Norway celebrated the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations on...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

World

China vows counter-measures after latest US arms sales to Taiwan

BEIJING: China vowed on Monday to “take countermeasures” against companies involved in arms sales to Taiwan ...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

World

N Korea fires ICBM after condemning US ‘war’ moves

SEOUL/TOKYO: North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile on Monday that has a range to hit anywhere in...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

World

Kenya, EU ink ‘historic’ trade deal

NAIROBI: Kenya and the European Union on Monday signed a long-negotiated trade agreement to increase the flow of...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

World

German farmers protest with tractors against austerity measures

BERLIN: Hundred of German farmers and their tractors gathered in central Berlin on Monday to protest against the...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

World

Israel bombs Gaza; human rights group says Tel Aviv starving Palestinians

GAZA STRIP: Israel kept up heavy bombing of Gaza on Monday as it faced accusations from a human rights group that it...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

World

Charities decry EU migration pact under negotiation

BRUSSELS: EU lawmakers and member state representatives will try on Monday to negotiate a pact reforming the ...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

World

EU launches ‘illegal content’ probe into Elon Musk’s X

BRUSSELS: The EU announced “formal infringement proceedings” against Elon Musk’s X platform on Monday, under a...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

South Asia

Nearly 100 MPs barred from Indian parliament session

NEW DELHI: early 100 opposition lawmakers have been temporarily barred from India’s parliament for demanding a...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

World

Iran fuel supplies cut in ‘cyber attack’

TEHRAN: Iran said it suffered a cyber attack by Israel and the United States that disrupted fuel distribution across...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Middle East

Iraqis vote in first provincial elections in a decade

BAGHDAD: Iraqis voted Monday in the first provincial council elections held in a decade, which were expected to...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

World

Red Sea: more shipping firms suspend traffic

DUBAI: Yemen’s Iran-backed Huthi rebels said Monday they had attacked two “Israeli-linked” vessels in the Red...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Stocks

Indian shares snap rally to record highs as financials weigh

BENGALURU: India’s Nifty 50 and Sensex fell on Monday after rallying to record highs for most of this month as...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei ends lower as investors await BOJ cue

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended lower on Monday as cautious investors awaited hints from the Bank of...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

30 buses stuck at port: CM asks AG Sindh to release funds

KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice (Retd) Maqbool Baqar taking serious notice of the delay in the...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

Poultry association calls for strike

KARACHI: The Poultry Shopkeepers, Retailers, and Wholesalers Association on Monday called for a shutter-down strike...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Letters

Kuwaiti ruler Sheikh Nawaf no more

Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed al-Sabah, the ruler of Kuwait, died last Saturday aged 86. He was 83 when he became the emir ...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

Intra-party polls held in accordance with party’s constitution: PTI

ISLAMABAD: Former ruling party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has maintained that its intra-party elections have ...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

Jilani, Iranian FM discuss situation in the region

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

Category-wise voting for election of directors: SECP issues set of FAQs

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a set of Frequently Asked Questions...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

Visit to Shree Katas Raj Temples: Pakistan issues 62 visas to Indian pilgrims

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has issued 62 visas to a group of Indian Hindu pilgrims for their visit to Shree Katas Raj...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

Sindh announces two public holidays

KARACHI: To celebrate the founder of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s birthday and Christmas, the...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

President for improving energy efficiency, reforestation

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said that there was a need to improve energy efficiency, adopting sustainable...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

MQM, JUI-F and GDA: PML-N mulling forging electoral alliance in Sindh

LAHORE: The parliamentary board of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), which met here on Monday with the party...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

Punjab: artificial rain will not help overcome pollution woes

LAHORE: Artificial rain will not be suitable for the province of Punjab to control smog, said sources in the...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

Punjab police, Edhi Foundation to interlink ‘Mera Payara app’

LAHORE: Edhi Foundation Chairman Faisal Edhi visited Central Police Office and met IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar....

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

Bilawal voices concern over people’s economic hardships

LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that doors of political parties are...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

LESCO detects 36,428 power pilferers

LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has detected a total of 36,428 connections where the customers...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

NA delimitations: Objections cannot be raised once election schedule is announced: SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court, on Monday, declared that the objections against the delimitations of constituencies...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

Fazl says country’s sovereignty at stake due to ‘foreign control’

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam Fazal (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Monday, said that the foreign control ...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

‘Illegal’ Nikkah case: Adiala Jail among safe, secure places for trial

ISLAMABAD: A local court on Monday ruled that keeping in view the security report of Adiala jail authorities the...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

CJP, wife decline to avail extraordinary protocol

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa and his wife declined to avail extraordinary protocol when they...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

Three people killed in building collapse

KARACHI: At least three people including a minor girl died while several others sustained injuries on Monday after a...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

PM offers condolences over death of Nawaf

KUWAIT CITY: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar visited Kuwait on Monday to offer condolences over the sad...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Opinion

Outlook for inflation

The statement released recently by the Monetary Policy Committee of the SBP (State Bank of Pakistan) indicates that...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

Imran Khan uses AI voice clone to campaign from jail

ISLAMABAD: Stirring ripples across Pakistan’s socio-political spectrum, the incarcerated ex-prime minister Imran...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Pakistan

Sarfraz Bugti joins PPP

TURBAT: Former caretaker interior minister and Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) leader Sarfraz Bugti joined the ...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Commodities

DCs given 24 hours to control urea prices

LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman on Monday gave a deadline of 24 hours to the deputy commissioners...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Commodities

Iron ore extends fall on weak data, sentiment

BEIJING: Iron ore futures extended losses on Monday, as some investors unwound long positions amid persistently weak...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Cotton & Textile

Low business on cotton market

LAHORE: The trading in the local market on Monday remained dull and the trading volume remained very low. Cotton...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (December 18, 2023)...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Commodities

Copper slips, but supply fears contain losses

LONDON Copper prices came under pressure on Monday from concern over weak demand in top consumer China, though ...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Commodities

Gold advances on weaker dollar

BENGALURU: Gold prices gained on Monday, helped by a softer dollar, while focus has now turned to key US inflation...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Commodities

Japan rubber futures ease in thin trade

TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures eased in thin trade on Monday as investors awaited the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ)...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR17.994 ...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Commodities

Russian wheat export prices up

MOSCOW: Export prices for Russian wheat rose slightly last week amid some intensification of demand from importers...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Rates

Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 253,681 tonnes of cargo comprising 130,579 tonnes of import cargo and ...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Energy

Oil climbs as Red Sea tanker attacks prompt re-routings

HOUSTON: Oil rose 3% on Monday as mounting attacks by the Iran-aligned Yemeni Houthi militant group on ships in the...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil up

NEW DELHI: Malaysian palm oil futures settled higher on Monday as falling inventories and concerns over output due ...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Commodities

Chicago soybeans, crop drop

HAMBURG: Chicago soybeans and crop fell on Monday with more rain forecast for dry crops in Brazil, although robust...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Commodities

Saudi Arabia buys wheat in tender

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia bought 1,353,000 metric tons of wheat in a tender, the General Food Security Authority (GFSA)...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Stocks

China stocks extend losses as weak recovery dampens sentiment

SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks extended their decline on Monday, following five consecutive weekly losses, as risk...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Stocks

European shares ease as ECB officials temper rate cut optimism

PARIS: European stocks retreated on Monday after notching up strong gains in recent weeks, as auto shares declined...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Stocks

Wall St inches up as oil stocks jump

NEW YORK: US stock indexes edged higher on Monday, with oil stocks gaining after mounting attacks in the Red Sea...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Energy

Fuel price decline unlikely to ease cost of living

LAHORE: The people saw the recent slash in the price of petroleum products as insignificant, saying it would not...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Commodities

Gold prices up, silver’s steady

KARACHI: Gold prices on Monday inched up on the local market, but silver was steady, traders said. Gold prices grew...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Rates

PSX stays under selling pressure

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday remained under selling pressure and closed in deep red as investors opted...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Industry

Investment: All institutions should be on right path

KARACHI: Abdul Ghani Usman, candidate of Businessmen Panel (BMP) for Senior Vice President in FPCCI elections, has...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Money & Banking

FY 2023-24: IT, ITeS export remittances rise 6pc in five months

ISLAMABAD: The IT and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) export remittances comprising computer services and call centre...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Companies

Jazz tests optical fiber network of 1.6Tbps per channel

ISLAMABAD: Jazz, Pakistan's leading digital operator, has successfully tested its optical fiber network that reached...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Industry

Two-year industrial policy: KATI chief for implementation

KARACHI: The President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) and founder president of Pakistan...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Industry

SITE industrialists appreciate Sindh govt’s measures

KARACHI :Industrialists of SITE area, Karachi, have highly appreciated the measures already taken as well as those...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Money & Banking

Most Asian currencies subdued

BENGALURU: Most emerging Asian currencies were subdued on Monday as the Federal Reserve-fuelled risk rally faded...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Money & Banking

Indian rupee hits near 3-month high

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee climbed to a near three-month high on Monday, helped by custodial banks selling dollars,...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Money & Banking

Dollar eases against euro

NEW YORK: The US dollar eased against the euro on Monday, extending last week’s fall, as the US currency remains...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Money & Banking

China’s yuan eases

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan eased against the dollar on Monday as weak economic fundamentals dragged on sentiment,...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Money & Banking

Bank Alfalah joins forces with IFC to embark on its green banking journey

KARACHI: Bank Alfalah, a leading commercial bank in Pakistan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC)...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Industry

PBA launches ‘Shared E-Know Your Customer’ platform

KARACHI: Pakistan Banks Association (PBA), under the guidance of the State Bank of Pakistan, has launched “Shared...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Companies

Japan’s Nippon Steel to buy US Steel in $14.9bn deal

TOKYO: Japan’s Nippon Steel said on Monday it would buy US Steel in a deal valued at $14.9 billion, helping it add...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Money & Banking

Singapore’s central bank suspends remittances to China via non-bank channels

SINGAPORE: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Monday issued a notice directing cross-border money transfer...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Business & Finance

Cross-border goods via PSW system: FBR directs govt depts to apply new ‘IRMS’

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed the government departments having trade controls on...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Business & Finance

SECP revises eligibility criteria for licensing of securities’ brokers

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has abolished condition for obtaining prior...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Business & Finance

ECC may approve notification of MIPs for 2024 tobacco crop

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet may approve notification of minimum indicative...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Taxes

Gujrat Tax Bar Association demands streamlining of services for taxpayers

GUJRAT: The Gujrat Tax Bar Association, led by President Khurram Taufiq Malik and General Secretary Tahir Hassan...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Money & Banking

UBL leads in home remittance market in Pakistan

KARACHI: UBL wins ‘Highest Remittance Mobilizing Bank of Pakistan,’ with UBL Tezraftaar the No. 1 choice for...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Editorials

Narrowing of electoral gender gap

EDITORIAL: In an encouraging development, the latest voting statistics reveal that the electoral gender gap in...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Editorials

A further decline in remittances

EDITORIAL: Remittance inflows, a desired form of foreign exchange earnings, declined July-November 2023 to 11,044.7...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Business & Finance

Bulgaria scraps gas transit tax to secure Schengen bid

OFIA: Bulgaria scrapped on Monday a tax on the transit of Russian gas through its territory after Hungary threatened...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Business & Finance

Jul-Nov FDI up 8pc to $656m YoY

KARACHI: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan rose by 8 percent during the first five months of the current...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am

World

First commercial trucks enter Gaza since war: US

WASHINGTON: The first commercial trucks have entered the Gaza Strip since the Israel-Hamas war erupted more than two...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 12:28am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 13	276.80 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 13	276.60 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 13	159.71 ▼ -0.21
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 13	0.84 ▲ 0.003
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 13	1.32 ▼ -0.0022
Euro to USD / Nov 13	1.10 ▼ -0.0036
SOFR % / Nov 12	3.90 ▲ 0.01

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 13	7,561.67
India Sensex / Nov 13	81,592.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 13	61,142.35
Nasdaq / Nov 13	25,136.27
Hang Seng / Nov 13	23,637.60
FTSE 100 / Nov 13	10,902.56
Dow Jones / Nov 13	52,347.55
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 13	26,749.95
France CAC40 / Nov 13	8,368.91

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 14	330
Diesel/Litre / Nov 14	360
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 13	88.56
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 13	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 13	352,911
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 13	3,884.49
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 13	82.61

Stock	Price
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	6.07 ▲ 1 (19.72%)
Dewan Sugar / Nov 13 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	8.77 ▲ 1 (12.87%)
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	1.41 ▲ 0.16 (12.8%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.66 ▲ 0.3 (12.71%)
Shabbir Tiles / Nov 13 Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited(STCL)	10.10 ▲ 1 (10.99%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 13 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	12.06 ▲ 1.1 (10.04%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 13 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	22.84 ▲ 2.08 (10.02%)
Cresent Jute / Nov 13 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	13.85 ▲ 1.26 (10.01%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Nov 13 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	82.90 ▲ 7.54 (10.01%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 13 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	16.48 ▲ 1.5 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Arpak Int. / Nov 13 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	124.84 ▼ -13.87 (-10%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 13 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	189.16 ▼ -21.02 (-10%)
Mughal Energy / Nov 13 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	32.10 ▼ -3.15 (-8.94%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 13 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	12.75 ▼ -1.25 (-8.93%)
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Nov 13 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	7.80 ▼ -0.75 (-8.77%)
D.M. Corporation / Nov 13 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	149.02 ▼ -11.68 (-7.27%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	73.02 ▼ -4.96 (-6.36%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Nov 13 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	5.53 ▼ -0.36 (-6.11%)
Asim Textile / Nov 13 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	62.99 ▼ -4.08 (-6.08%)
Shadman Cotton / Nov 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	72 ▼ -4.6 (-6.01%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	301,901,923 ▲ 0.16
Kohinoor Spinning / Nov 13 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	59,218,140 ▲ 0.34
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	46,281,961 ▲ 0.3
Dost Steels Ltd. / Nov 13 Dost Steels Limited(DSL)	42,784,338 ▲ 0.34
TPL Properties / Nov 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	32,210,703 ▲ 0.53
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 13 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	27,405,751 ▲ 0.04
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	24,811,419 ▲ 1
Cnergyico PK / Nov 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	22,493,258 ▲ 0.11
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 13 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	20,858,319 -
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 13 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	17,134,592 ▲ 0.07