News Archives for Latest - 2024-11-14

Cotton & Textile

NA body informed: Sharp decline in cotton cess collection witnessed

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research was informed on Wednesday...

Updated 18 Nov, 2024 07:47pm

World

Lebanon economic losses top $5 billion in year of clashes: World Bank

BEIRUT: More than a year of clashes that recently escalated into war have cost Lebanon more than $5 billion in...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:43pm

Sports

ICC Champions Trophy arrives in Pakistan

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy has arrived from Dubai to Islamabad as Pakistan gears up to...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:41pm

World

Lebanon army redeployment in south crucial to war solution: UN peacekeeping chief

BAABDA: The UN peacekeeping chief whose force monitors Lebanon’s south said redeploying Lebanese troops there is...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:24pm

Taxes

Govt urged to tax high earning ‘sacred cows’ amid revenue shortfall

Former Caretaker Federal Minister for Commerce Dr Gohar Ejaz urged the government to meet its collection target by...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 11:00pm

Middle East

Israel hits Beirut again, ceasefire terms in focus

A World Bank report estimates cost of physical damage and economic losses due to conflict in Lebanon at $8.5 billion, massive price for a country still suffering effects of financial collapse five years ago

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 11:00pm

Stocks

New record: KSE-100 settles above 94,000 amid buying momentum

Experts say positive macroeconomic indicators including lower interest rates and controlled trade deficits providing positive momentum to stock market

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 10:59pm

Money & Banking

Bank Alfalah withdraws intention to acquire stake in Samba Bank as SNB halts divestment

Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL), one of Pakistan’s largest commercial banks, has withdrawn its public announcement of...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 10:59pm

Pakistan

FO terms reports of China seeking joint security for its citizens in Pakistan ‘agenda-driven’

Beijing pushing Pakistan to allow its own security staff to provide protection to thousands of Chinese citizens working in South Asian nation, Reuters had reported citing unnamed sources

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 10:38pm

Forex

SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $84mn, now stand at $11.26bn

Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $84 million on a weekly basis,...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 10:37pm

PPP’s Bilawal says PMLN-led govt failed to ensure equal representation in JCP

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:29pm

Pakistan

SC’s constitutional bench seeks reports from provinces on actions against pollution

The Supreme Court (SC) sought Thursday reports from all four provinces on climate change measures including the...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 10:29pm

Middle East

Israel warfare methods ‘consistent with genocide’: UN committee

UNITED NATIONS: Israel’s warfare in Gaza is consistent with the characteristics of genocide, a special UN committee...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:09pm

Commodities

Gold price per tola falls Rs5,500 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan fell on Thursday in line with their decline in international rates. In the local market, the...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 10:16pm

Currency

Rupee records marginal improvement against US dollar

Currency settles at 277.74 against greenback in the inter-bank market

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 09:37pm

Cricket

ICC in talks with boards over non-payment of T20 World Cup dues to players

The governing International Cricket Council (ICC) is in talks with several boards which have yet to pay prize money...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 09:30pm

Pakistan

Qatar lauds Pakistan’s role in regional peace, stability

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, on an official visit to Qatar, called on...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 09:25pm

South Asia

India’s capital shuts all primary schools due to smog

NEW DELHI: India’s capital New Delhi ordered all primary schools to cease in-person classes until further notice on...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 09:13pm

Sports

Fritz beats De Minaur to eye ATP Finals last four, Sinner through

TURIN: Taylor Fritz closed in on the last four of the ATP Finals on Thursday after coming from behind to beat Alex...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 09:10pm

USA

Parody news website the Onion buys Alex Jones’ Infowars out of bankruptcy

NEW YORK: The parody news website the Onion bought conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ Infowars brand and website in a...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:54pm

South Asia

Iran tells IAEA chief it will negotiate, but not under pressure

DUBAI: Iran is willing to end an impasse over a range of issues with the U.N. nuclear agency on its atomic programme...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:53pm

Companies

Sazgar Engineering plans Rs1.5bn land purchase for future expansion

Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (SAZEW), a Pakistani auto manufacturer, has announced plans to purchase land valued...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:52pm

Middle East

War monitor says 4 killed in Israeli strike on Damascus

BEIRUT: A war monitor said an Israeli strike on an apartment killed four people in the upscale Mazzeh district of...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:52pm

Pakistan

Major among 2 security personnel martyred in Harnai gun battle: ISPR

Two security personnel, including a major, were martyred in an exchange of fire with terrorists in Balochistan’s...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:51pm

Stocks

US stocks slip as inflation concerns linger

WASHINGTON: Wall Street stocks slid in early trading Thursday, with investors digesting producer inflation data...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:39pm

Europe

Nine tonnes of methamphetamine seized in Turkiye in two weeks

ISTANBUL: Turkish officials have seized nearly nine tonnes of methamphetamine, half of it at the Iranian border, in...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:57pm

Energy

Oil prices broadly flat after falling on dollar surge

LONDON: Oil prices were largely steady on Thursday, with traders holding fire after declines earlier this week on a...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 07:47pm

Stocks

Gulf bourses end mixed with focus on Fed

Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Thursday as investors assessed the monetary policy and inflation outlook in...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:43pm

Movies & Music

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ helps Disney beat earnings forecasts

LOS ANGELES: Walt Disney reported earnings that topped Wall Street’s estimates on Thursday, propelled by blockbuster...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:21pm

Companies

Ben & Jerry’s says parent Unilever silenced it over Gaza stance

NEW YORK: Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s said in a lawsuit filed Wednesday that parent company Unilever has...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 05:45pm

Sports

Australia dominates Pakistan in truncated T20I series-opener

BRISBANE: Veteran batter Glenn Maxwell returned to form before quicks Xavier Bartlett and Nathan Ellis claimed three...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 05:44pm

Middle East

HRW accuses Israel of ‘war crime’ with ‘forcible transfer’ in Gaza

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Human Rights Watch said in a report released Thursday that Israel’s repeated evacuation orders...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 05:33pm

Europe

Qatari Emir arrives in Turkiye to meet Erdogan, discuss cooperation

ANKARA: Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani arrived in Ankara on Thursday to chair a Turkiye-Qatar High...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 05:19pm

Travel

Greece’s ambitious ‘smart city’ by the sea takes shape

ATHENS: High above the sparkling surface of the Athens coastline, the cranes for building the 50-floor luxury tower...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 05:18pm

Stocks

Indian shares log sixth weekly losses in seven on dull earnings, foreign outflows

Indian shares inched lower on Thursday, logging their sixth weekly loss in seven, as worries about a slowdown in...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 04:56pm

Stocks

Sri Lankan shares end higher as IT, consumer discretionary stocks gain

CSE All-Share index settled 0.56% higher at 13,198.80

Published 14 Nov, 2024 04:54pm

Commodities

Palm oil falls for third straight day on weaker rivals, selling pressure

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower for a third consecutive session on Thursday, weighed down by...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 04:51pm

Life & Style

Dating apps move to friend zone in search of profits

LISBON: Burnt-out love-seekers are shunning dating apps in their millions, but the apps are trying to woo them back...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 04:11pm

Recorder headlines

Published 14 Nov, 2024 04:06pm

South Asia

Suspect wanted by India arrested on gun charges in Canada: media

OTTAWA: A man wanted for murder in India, who is also an alleged associate of a prominent Canadian Khalistan...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 04:05pm

Luxury

Diamond necklace linked to Marie Antoinette sells for $4.8 million

GENEVA: A diamond-studded necklace thought to be linked to a scandal that hastened the downfall of the doomed 18th...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 02:22pm

Movies & Music

Paul Mescal steps into the Ancient Roman arena in sequel ‘Gladiator II’

LONDON: Irish actor Paul Mescal follows in Oscar winner Russell Crowe’s sandals to fight in the Colosseum in...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 02:30pm

FBR assures IMF: Rs12.9trn revenue target will stay intact

Tax collection target of the FBR would not be revised downward for the current fiscal year, sources say

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 02:25pm

Forex

Russian rouble flat vs US dollar, weakens against yuan

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble held steady against the US dollar on Thursday, strengthened against the euro and weakened...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 02:24pm

Forex

South African rand stable after big losses, mining data ahead

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand was stable early on Thursday after trading turbulently in the days after Donald...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 02:21pm

Stocks

Energy, tech stocks boost European shares at open

Europe’s STOXX 600 rose at the open on Thursday, led by energy and technology stocks, as upbeat earnings supported...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 02:18pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets gain in early trade; Saudi falls

Most stock markets in the Gulf edged higher in early trade on Thursday as investors assessed the monetary policy and...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 02:17pm

Energy

IEA sees 2025 oil market in supply surplus

LONDON: The world’s demand for oil will fall short of supply by more than 1 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2025...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 02:14pm

Business & Finance

Saudi Arabia’s inflation rate edges up to 1.9% in October

ABU DHABI: Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate continued to edge up in October to 1.9% from 1.7% in September,...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 02:12pm

USA

Donald Trump picks divisive ally to lead Justice Department

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump announced firebrand ex-lawmaker Matt Gaetz as his pick for attorney general Wednesday,...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 01:22pm

Technology

Taiwan chip giant TSMC sued for alleged discrimination

WASHINGTON: More than a dozen US-based employees of Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC have sued the company for...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 01:17pm

Asia

Flights to Bali resume following volcanic eruption

JAKARTA: Several airlines resumed flights to Bali on Thursday, after cancelling trips to and from the Indonesian...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 01:15pm

South Asia

UN nuclear chief in Iran to ‘reach diplomatic solutions’

TEHRAN: International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi met Iran’s top diplomat Thursday as he began crunch...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 01:13pm

Technology

Taiwan tech giant Foxconn posts $1.5bn Q3 net profit

TAIPEI: Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn on Thursday reported a forecast-topping net profit for the third quarter and...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 01:11pm

Europe

King Charles turns 76 after year of little celebration

LONDON: Britain’s head of state King Charles III turns 76 on Thursday, still in the grip of cancer treatment but...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 01:10pm

Asia

Thousands flee as Typhoon Usagi hits north of Philippines

MANILA: Typhoon Usagi slammed into the Philippines’ already disaster-ravaged north on Thursday, as authorities...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 01:07pm

Sports

Former Uruguay striker swings and misses as tennis debut ends in defeat

Former Uruguay striker Diego Forlan swung and missed on court with Argentina’s Federico Cori as his tennis doubles...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:39pm

Sports

Mike Tyson ready to fight, Jake Paul excited ahead of Netflix bout

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson met the media in Arlington, Texas, ahead of their eight-round boxing match this Friday to...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:34pm

Sports

Lionel Scaloni confident Messi jerseys will defy Paraguay ban

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is confident there will be Lionel Messi jerseys in the home section despite the...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:29pm

Forex

China’s yuan falls to 3-month low, pressured by strong dollar

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan fell to its lowest level against the US dollar in more than three months on Thursday, as...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:24pm

Stocks

China, Hong Kong stocks dip as property tax incentives fail to impress

HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Thursday after Beijing’s latest measures to revive the struggling...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:22pm

Companies

Kia sees near-term market challenges but sticks to 1.6mn annual EV sales target by 2030

TAIPEI: South Korean car maker Kia expects challenging market conditions in the near term due in part to...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:19pm

South Asia

India’s toxic smog cuts off visibility in several areas

NEW DELHI: Toxic smog blanketed northern India on Thursday, becoming too thick to see through in several places, as...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:16pm

Forex

Indian rupee dips; central bank heightens scrutiny on FX trades, bankers say

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee was slightly weaker on Thursday, tracking a decline in Asian peers, as the dollar index...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:12pm

Commodities

Palm falls for third straight day on weaker rivals, selling pressure

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures declined for a third consecutive session on Thursday, weighed down by weakness...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:09pm

South Asia

Sri Lankans vote with issues of welfare, economic reforms at stake

COLOMBO: Sri Lankans began voting on Thursday in a snap election to decide if the Indian Ocean island will give its...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:07pm

Technology

Telekom raises guidance, reports slight Q3 profit beat

Deutsche Telekom raised on Thursday its full year core profit guidance and posted third quarter group core profit...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:56am

Business & Finance

Siemens flags political risks ahead after profit falls in fourth quarter

ZURICH: Siemens reported a drop in profit at its industrial business on Thursday and said it expected slightly lower...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:46am

South Asia

Indian air taxi startup ePlane Co raises $14mn; eyes mid-2025 testing

The ePlane Company, an Indian electric air taxi startup, has raised $14 million as it sets its sights on starting...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:34am

Pakistan

Non issuance of visa by Dubai: Panel fails to speak a single word

ISLAMABAD: In what appears to be an unprecedented admission of helplessness, a parliamentary panel on Wednesday...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 11:30am

Commodities

Copper extends retreat to trade below $9,000 level on dollar rally

London copper fell further on Thursday to trade below the $9,000 per-metric-ton level for the first time in more...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:29am

Europe

BRICS offered Turkiye partner country status, Turkish trade minister says

ANKARA: Turkiye was offered partner country status by the BRICS group of nations, Trade Minister Omer Bolat said, as...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:27am

Business & Finance

Japan planning $87bn extra budget to fund stimulus package, paper says

TOKYO: The Japanese government is making arrangements to compile a supplementary budget of about 13.5 trillion yen...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:22am

World

Australia’s jobs market comes off the boil, rate cuts still elusive

SYDNEY: Australia’s employment growth slowed in October after a strong run, but the jobless rate stayed low and...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:14am

Energy

Increase in petroleum products’ prices on the cards

ISLAMABAD: A significant increase in the prices of petroleum products is on the cards for the fortnight commencing...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 11:09am

Europe

More than 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated, study suggests

LONDON: More than 800 million adults have diabetes worldwide – almost twice as many as previous estimates have...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:07am

Business & Finance

Cross-border challenges widen wealth gap between Europe and US, IMF study finds

BRUSSELS: Cross border challenges are widening the gap between the output of Europeans and Americans, who have been...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:02am

Sports

Carlos Alcaraz overcomes illness, rebounds at Nitto ATP Finals

World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz looked like himself again on Wednesday, defeating Andrey Rublev 6-3, 7-6 (8) to improve...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:57am

Commodities

Wheat rises after dropping to 2-1/2-month low on surging US dollar

CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures rose on Thursday after plunging to a 2-1/2-month low in the previous session as the...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:55am

Bullion Rate

Gold hovers near 2-month low on strong dollar, Fed rate cut uncertainty

Gold prices were flat on Thursday after hitting a two-month low earlier, pressured by a stronger US dollar and...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:53am

USA

Trump’s team drawing up list of Pentagon officers to fire, sources say

WASHINGTON: Members of President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team are drawing up a list of military officers to...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:43am

Mutual Funds

JGB yields track US peers to fresh peaks as market ponders BOJ rate hike

TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields climbed on Thursday, with short-end yields rising to their highest in...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:33am

Forex

Australia, NZ dollars flattened by US juggernaut, resilient elsewhere

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars floundered near three-month lows on Thursday as their US counterpart...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:29am

Business & Finance

Conversion into welfare entity proposed: NA panel approves 20pc stake sale in SLIC

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce, has approved divestment of 20 percent shares of...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 10:27am

Mutual Funds

Indian bond yields may dip; in-line US inflation raises rate-cut bets

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to trend marginally lower in opening deals on Thursday, after US...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:23am

Stocks

Australian shares inch higher ahead of October jobs data

Australian shares inched higher on Thursday, as gains in banks and energy stocks outweighed losses in mining and...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:21am

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei ekes out gains on softer yen in choppy trade

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average edged higher on Thursday buoyed by a weaker yen, as investors bought up stocks...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:19am

Stocks

Asia shares wobble on China angst; long-end US bond yields rise with dollar

SINGAPORE: Weak China markets dragged broader Asian shares lower on Thursday, while longer-dated US bond yields rose...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:16am

Stocks

India’s Nifty 50 may open marginally higher; Cipla in focus

India’s benchmark Nifty 50 index is set to open marginally higher on Thursday after sinking into correction...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:14am

Forex

Dollar holds firm at one-year high on Trump trade momentum

TOKYO: The US dollar stood at a one-year high against major peers on Thursday and headed for a fifth straight daily...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:08am

NTDC admits delay in implementing power plan

ISLAMABAD: The National Transmission and Dispatch Company Limited (NTDC) on Wednesday admitted delay in implementing...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 09:31am

Pakistan

KP govt again seeks to participate in PIA bidding

ISLAMABAD: After having formally conveyed its willingness to the federal government to buy Pakistan International...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 09:28am

FBR introduces new payment creation system

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) introduced the New Payment Creation System, an advanced platform...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 09:26am

Matter referred to Cabinet committee: PC board rejects Rs10bn bid for PIA

ISLAMABAD: The Privatization Commission Board rejected the Rs10 billion bid submitted by Blue World City Consortium...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 09:24am

EV charging tariff delay: Govt apathy hits investors and consumers

ISLAMABAD: The government’s apathy towards determination of new tariff to set up Electric Vehicles (EVs) charging...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 09:23am

IMF briefed about recovery plan, local debt

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division on Wednesday apprised the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on debt, external...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 09:22am

ADB delegation meets minister: ‘Investment needed to prepare Discos for privatisation’

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Khan Leghari has sought investment from development partners to prepare...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 09:20am

Business & Finance

Jam, World Bank team discuss export reform agenda

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and World Bank team met to discuss Pakistan’s export reform...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 09:05am

Islamic banking operations: Senate body to call CII scholars

ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue Wednesday decided to call scholars of Council of Islamic...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 09:04am

Pakistan

Sindh CM, federal minister discuss issues facing fishermen

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Federal Minister for Maritime Qaiser Shaikh, during their...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 09:00am

Pakistan

Punjab govt reopens schools and colleges in Murree

LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced the reopening of public and private schools and colleges in Murree after...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:59am

Pakistan

Red Line, Yellow Line BRT projects: Sharjeel directs authorities to expedite construction work

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has directed the authorities to accelerate the construction work...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:47am

Pakistan

26pc of population affected by disease: Pakistan ranks among highest globally for diabetes prevalence

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan ranks among the highest in the world for diabetes prevalence, with 26 percent of the population...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:45am

Pakistan

Pakistan set to roll out its first AI policy to boost cybersecurity

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of IT and Telecom announced Pakistan is set to roll-out its first Artificial Intelligence...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:44am

Companies

Meezan Bank, CashNow to develop first digital Islamic supply chain finance product

KARACHI: Meezan Bank has entered into a strategic alliance with CashNow to develop Pakistan’s first digital ...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:41am

Pakistan

PIA to transport 35,000 intending pilgrims of govt Hajj scheme

KARACHI: PIA will transport 35,000 intending pilgrims under Government Hajj scheme to Saudi Arabia this year. An...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:39am

Pakistan

Mayor asks ABAD to transform 56 slum areas into residential complexes

KARACHI: Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, has offered the Association of Builders and Developers (ABAD) to...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:39am

Pakistan

There’s need to prioritise mental health resources for diabetics: experts

KARACHI: Alarming findings from the International Diabetes Federation’s (IDF) latest survey has revealed that over...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:38am

Pakistan

Indus Basin: Japan announces new grant of 2.831bn Yen to support flood management

ISLAMABAD: The Government of Japan has announced a new grant of 2.831 billion Japanese Yen equivalent to $18.5...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:36am

Pakistan

WCLA signs MoU with RUDA

LAHORE: To improve accessibility for tourists by establishing a streamlined and innovative route to the Shahdara...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:34am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from November 13, 2024

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:34am

Pakistan

Eng Younas assigned look after charge of MD NTDC

LAHORE: The Board of Directors of National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited (NTDC), in its 281st meeting...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:33am

Pakistan

Industrial use: Punjab proposes increase in water rates by amending rules

LAHORE: The Punjab government has proposed to increase water rates for industrial use after approving amendments to...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:32am

Pakistan

First fatality in 2024: Dengue claims young girl in Lahore

LAHORE: A 14-year-old girl has died of dengue fever complications here at a local public sector hospital. This was...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:30am

Pakistan

SCBA says 26th Amendment against ordinary citizens

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Secretary Salman Mansoor, on Wednesday, condemned the recent 26th...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:28am

Industry

LCCI organises seminar to highlight importance of AI

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized a seminar on Artificial Intelligence to highlight its...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:27am

Pakistan

Importance of open discussion on implementing agri tax emphasized

LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan on Wednesday emphasized the importance of open discussion...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:25am

Sports

Pakistan-Australia T20I series set to start today

LAHORE: Mohammad Rizwan is set to lead Pakistan’s T20I team, becoming the 12th man to be in charge, after a...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:24am

Energy

OGDCL begins production from Uch-35 well

KARACHI: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced the commencement of production from the...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:23am

South Asia

India’s SC denounces demolitions of illegal properties

MUMBAI: India’s Supreme Court on Wednesday strongly criticised states which were demolishing properties of...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:18am

Pakistan

Review plea against apex court verdict: SC rules on Section 45B(2) of ST Act provisos

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court by majority declared that first and second provisos to Section 45B(2) of the Act are...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:16am

Pakistan

Four terrorists killed in Kech operation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan security forces neutralized four terrorists, including a high-value target, in Balochistan’s...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:15am

Europe

Heated debate on Amsterdam violence in Dutch parliament

THE HAGUE: Dutch parliamentarians clashed Wednesday in a heated debate to discuss the attacks on Israeli fans after ...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:04am

USA

Republicans pick John Thune as new US Senate leader

WASHINGTON: The Republicans in the US Senate picked John Thune as the chamber’s new leader Wednesday as lawmakers...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:02am

Companies

Annual Report 2023: FFC honoured with Gold Awards

ISLAMABAD: Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) continues to lead in financial reporting and corporate governance...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:58am

Business & Finance

Proposed MRP fixation: PTA expresses strong reservations

KARACHI: The Pakistan Tea Association (PTA) has expressed strong reservations against the Federal Board of...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:57am

Companies

Spotify revenue surges to €4bn

KARACHI: Spotify’s financial performance continues to hold steady as well during the year with total revenue going...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:53am

Commodities

Gold prices regain on global market uptrend

KARACHI: The local gold prices regained ground on Wednesday, reflecting the global market uptrend, traders said. ...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:48am

Business & Finance

Export diversification, import substitution opportunities exist: Consulting firm for addressing structural deficiencies

KARACHI: The experts have underscored the importance of addressing structural deficiencies and the need for...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:47am

World

Development bank financing pledge gives summit early boost

BAKU: COP29 negotiators welcomed a pledge by major development banks to lift funding to poor and middle-income...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:45am

Letters

There’s a context to ‘unusual’ IMF talks

This is apropos a Business Recorder news item titled “IMF team holds ‘unusual’ talks over USD7 billion...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:40am

Opinion

No surprise in the surprise visit

The only surprise in the IMF team’s surprise visit to Pakistan this week was that it took the trouble to jolt the...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 07:15am

Editorials

Divorced from reality

EDITORIAL: Once again Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has made a politically correct statement that did not turn out ...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 07:10am

Editorials

An initial audit by IMF?

EDITORIAL: Confirmed reports suggest that the visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission met Finance...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 07:08am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Brown Pope’s decision

“I propose Nishan-e-Haider, the highest military award, for the Brown Pope.” “He is not in the military has never...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 06:54am

Opinion

Democracy under attack

Despite its shortcomings democracy is widely hailed as the best-known system of governance known to mankind. It...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

BR Research

The IMF must not blink – and neither should the people of Pakistan

Pakistan’s hybrid regime is eager to project that the hardest part of economic stabilization is now behind them. It...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:48am

BR Research

Addressing thefts and losses in Discos

Reportedly, the energy regulator NEPRA is initiating legal action against DISCOs due to their deteriorating...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:44am

Opinion

A royal bond

Media stories about the possibility of King Charles’ South Asian visit next year that may bring him to Pakistan have...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:37am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (November 13, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (November 14, 2024)...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Europe

Russia’s growth dips as inflation weighs on economy

MOSCOW: Russia’s growth slowed in the third quarter, official statistics published Wednesday showed, with high...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Pakistan

Selected areas of Hyderabad: Holiday announced for LG by-elections today

HYDERABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has declared Thursday, November 14, 2024, as a holiday in...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Pakistan

Cold weather likely to grip upcountry

KARACHI: The Met Office heralded a seasonal shift to cold weather for the upcountry with rain and snowfall, besides...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

World

Poland opens long-awaited US missile base

REDZIKOWO (Poland): Polish and American officials on Wednesday opened a US missile base in northern Poland ...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

World

Saudi Arabia replaces CEO of futuristic mega-city NEOM

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia announced Tuesday that it was replacing the chief executive of its futuristic mega-city NEOM as...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Pakistan

PTI leader urges SC to set aside IHC verdict

ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader prayed to the Supreme Court to set aside the judgment of the...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Pakistan

Media workers: NA body says concerned at non-payment of salaries, retrenchment

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting voiced strong concern on...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Pakistan

Islamabad’s air quality is currently under control: CDA

ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, on...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Renaming of Islamabad Airport: NA panel concerned at non-implementation of resolution

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the non-implementation of a National...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Pakistan

NA body takes notice of eviction of widow from govt accommodation

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works took notice of depriving a widow of a government...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Rates

LME official prices

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

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Stocks

Nikkei falls after last week’s rally

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended lower on Wednesday as investors sold stocks in the backdrop of the...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Stocks

China stocks rebound; HK pares losses as investors digest Trump cabinet

HONG KONG: China stocks pared losses to close higher on Wednesday, lifted by gains in telecom companies. Hong Kong...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Stocks

European shares edge lower as energy gains offset real estate

FRANKFURT: European shares ended Wednesday on a dour note, with the STOXX 600 closing at a three-month low as rising...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Stocks

Dow, S&P 500 edge higher after inflation data

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow edged higher on Wednesday after in-line consumer price inflation data kept the...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Pakistan

Climate change: Previous financial pledges yet to materialise: PM

BAKU: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday sensitizing the global community on the risks posed by climate...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Pakistan

IK gives final call for anti-govt march

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Wednesday gave the final call for a large-scale...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Pakistan

Sec 144 violation: IK, others acquitted

ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, acquitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan and...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Pakistan

Meta supports creators in Karachi to inspire new wave of content

KARACHI: Meta connected with content creators in Karachi through various engagements starting with an event that...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Pakistan

NAVTTC chief meets BISP chairperson

ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) Gulmina Bilal visited...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Pakistan

PFA shuts two food points over violations

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has shut down two production units and imposed hefty fines on two others ...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Pakistan

Plea seeking minimum salary of $1,000 per month filed

LAHORE: A citizen has approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) to fix a minimum salary at $1,000 a month across...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Pakistan

PRA launches major inspection drive in restaurants

LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has intensified its efforts to ensure tax compliance in Lahore’s...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Pakistan

Prosperity returning to Pakistan: Azma

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the political birth of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Pakistan

Clean drinking water: Alkhidmat Foundation, Japanese govt ink MoU

LAHORE: In a significant step toward enhancing access to clean drinking water in Pakistan’s industrial regions,...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Pakistan

ATC extends physical remand of Sara Khan

LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court on Wednesday extended for next six days the physical remand of a tiktoker Sara Khan...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Pakistan

CBCare mobile app, portal launched in Cantonment Areas

KARACHI: In line with the Government of Pakistan’s Digital Pakistan Policy and the mission of the Military Lands...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Pakistan

Cheema granted post-arrest bail

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday granted post-arrest bail to PTI leader Musarrat Jamshed Cheema in a case...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Pakistan

First-ever ‘Transgender Education Policy’ draft approved

KARACHI: Pakistan’s first-ever “Transgender Education Policy” draft was approved in a meeting chaired by...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (November 13, 2024) . =======================================...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (November 13, 2024)...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 13, 2024) ....

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (November 13, 2024) ....

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Forex

Dollar's rate in Interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (November 13, 2024) . ======================== Open ...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (November 13, 2024) . ====================================...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (November 13, 2024). ========================== ...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Forex

Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil slips

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a second session in a row on Wednesday, dragged down by the heavy ...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Cotton & Textile

Modest business on cotton market

LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained steady and the trading volume remained a little bit low....

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (November 13, 2024)...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Energy

Oil slips towards 2-week low

NEW YORK: Oil prices slipped on Wednesday, trading near their lowest in two weeks, a day after OPEC lowered global...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Commodities

Gold rises from 2 months low ahead of US inflation data

NEW YORK: Gold prices rose on bargain buying on Wednesday after the metal dropped to its lowest in nearly two months...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 29.444 billion...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures down

SINGAPORE: Japan’s rubber futures fell for a fourth session on Wednesday, as tariff threats from US ...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Commodities

EU wheat prices fall

LONDON: European wheat prices fell on Wednesday, with continued stiff competition from Russia and Ukraine ...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Rates

Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 157,698 tonnes of cargo comprising 112,639 tonnes of import cargo and 45,059...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Rates

Equities climb higher

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday witnessed mixed trend and remained oscillating in positive and ...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Energy

SSGC launches 2024-25 winter safety awareness campaign

KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company has launched its 2024-25 Winter Safety Awareness campaign in a session that was...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Business & Finance

Adani Group to invest $10bn in US energy following Trump win

BENGALURU: India’s Adani Group will invest $10 billion in US energy security and infrastructure projects, aiming ...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Taxes

FTO disposes of 2,747 consignments of goods

ISLAMABAD: On the directives of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has disposed of...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Business & Finance

Relief under ‘winter package’ should be extended to SMEs: FPCCI

KARACHI: Qurrat Ul Ain, Acting President of FPCCI, while appreciating the federal government’s winter package for...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Business & Finance

Pakistan-Poland trade approaches $1bn mark: envoy

ISLAMABAD: Poland and Pakistan continue to work for the development of our bilateral relation as trade between the...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Commodities

Copper hits two-month low

LONDON: Copper prices hit a two-month low on Wednesday as the dollar held firm and weak demand prospects in top...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Commodities

Iron ore futures up

SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures edged higher for the second straight session on Wednesday, as hopes of further fiscal...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Money & Banking

Bitcoin rises above $90,000 on Trump euphoria

DUBAI: Bitcoin charged past the $90,000 level on Wednesday, as its relentless rally showed no signs of easing on...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Money & Banking

Asian currencies: Malaysian ringgit at 3-month low

BENGALURU: Malaysia’s ringgit was the major loser on Wednesday among broadly muted emerging Asian peers as its...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Money & Banking

Dollar advances near 7-month peak

NEW YORK: The US dollar advanced near a seven-month high against major currencies on Wednesday after data showed US...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Money & Banking

Indian rupee ends nearly flat

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee closed nearly unchanged on Wednesday, as dollar sales by state-run banks helped the ...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Business & Finance

PIEDMC approves expansion of Quaid-e-Azam Business Park

LAHORE: In the board meeting of Punjab Industrial Estates Development and Management Company, it was approved to...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Industry

PVMA congratulates Atif Ikram on his election as CACCI’s VP

KARACHI: Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Atif ...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Business & Finance

UBG urges chambers to highlight issues of economic challenges

KARACHI: Patron-in-chief of the United Business Group (UBG) and former caretaker Provincial Minister for Industry ...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

BR Research

Oil and Gas Development Company Limited

Oil and Gas Development Comp-any Limited (PSX: OGDC) is the largest E&P company in the country with operations...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:32am

World

Stark warning on emissions as leaders divided

BAKU: Global leaders offered competing visions on how to tackle climate change at UN-led talks on Wednesday as a new...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:30am

World

Israel wants freedom to strike Lebanon even after ceasefire, France says

PARIS: Israeli officials are insisting on maintaining a capacity to strike Lebanon at any moment as part of...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:19am

USA

Biden, Xi to meet in Peru on Saturday: US official

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Saturday at the APEC summit in Peru,...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:07am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Aug 12	277.86
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Aug 12	277.66
USD to Japanese Yen / Aug 13	159.33
USD to Swiss Franc / Aug 13	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Aug 13	1.35
Euro to USD / Aug 13	1.15
SOFR % / Aug 12	3.62

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Aug 12	7,748.50
Nasdaq / Aug 12	26,588.49
Dow Jones / Aug 12	53,770.27
India Sensex / Aug 13	77,689.35
Tokyo Nikkei / Aug 13	68,621.41
Hang Seng / Aug 13	25,406.75
FTSE 100 / Aug 13	10,788.71
Germany DAX 30 / Aug 13	26,428.08
France CAC40 / Aug 13	8,685.18

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Aug 11	18,580
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Aug 12	397,750
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Aug 13	82.94
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Aug 13	4,386.51
Cotton US¢/pound / Aug 13	83.85
Petrol/Litre / Aug 14	325.43
Diesel/Litre / Aug 14	383.95

Stock	Price
Gammon Pak / Aug 13 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	28.25 ▲ 2.57 (10.01%)
Ideal Dynamics / Aug 13 Ideal Dynamics Limited(IDEAL)	49.13 ▲ 4.47 (10.01%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Aug 13 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	49.58 ▲ 4.51 (10.01%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Aug 13 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	79.51 ▲ 7.23 (10%)
Arctic Textile / Aug 13 Arctic Textile Mills Limited(ARCTM)	47.19 ▲ 4.29 (10%)
Aisha Steel (CPS) / Aug 13 Aisha Steel Mills Limited (CPS)(ASLCPS)	114.83 ▲ 10.44 (10%)
Asim Textile / Aug 13 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	90.50 ▲ 8.23 (10%)
Buxly Paints / Aug 13 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	336.04 ▲ 30.55 (10%)
J.A.Textile / Aug 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	68.84 ▲ 6.26 (10%)
MACPAC Films / Aug 13 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	73.07 ▲ 6.64 (10%)

Stock	Price
Supernet Tech. / Aug 13 Supernet Technologies Limited(STL)	29.87 ▼ -11.86 (-28.42%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Aug 13 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	13.56 ▼ -1.51 (-10.02%)
Universal Ins. / Aug 13 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	20.71 ▼ -2.3 (-10%)
Mughal Energy / Aug 13 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	27.20 ▼ -2.72 (-9.09%)
Beco Steel Ltd / Aug 13 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	5.11 ▼ -0.46 (-8.26%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Aug 13 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	17.14 ▼ -1.43 (-7.7%)
Asia Ins. / Aug 13 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	39.82 ▼ -3.18 (-7.4%)
ARM Green Industries / Aug 13 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	55.60 ▼ -4.43 (-7.38%)
Shadman Cotton / Aug 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	64.02 ▼ -4.9 (-7.11%)
Pak Tobacco / Aug 13 Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited(PAKT)	1,364.29 ▼ -96.5 (-6.61%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Aug 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	247,072,281 ▲ 0.57
Beco Steel Ltd / Aug 13 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	103,802,064 ▼ -0.46
Pak Refinery / Aug 13 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	40,235,369 ▲ 5.93
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Aug 13 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	39,092,471 ▼ -1.51
WorldCall Telecom / Aug 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	26,025,744 ▲ 0.01
Thatta Cement / Aug 13 Thatta Cement Company Limited(THCCL)	19,608,245 ▲ 3.36
B.O.Punjab / Aug 13 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	16,204,913 ▲ 0.18
Hascol Petrol / Aug 13 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	15,337,298 ▼ -0.48
TPL Properties / Aug 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	15,140,554 ▼ -0.31
TPL Corp Ltd / Aug 13 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	14,138,754 ▲ 0.53