News Archives for Latest - 2024-12-10

Technology

Google: what did Pakistanis ask the search engine in 2024

Arshad Nadeem, Mukesh Ambani, iPhone 16, 'Heeramandi' among highlights of Pakistanis' search preferences

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 02:47pm

Energy

Oil prices rise on China stimulus, possible tight supply in Europe

HOUSTON: Oil prices rose on Tuesday as markets looked to rising demand in China, the world’s largest buyer, and...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 12:00am

World

Blinken lays out US hopes for Syria’s political transition

WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday laid out its hopes for Syria’s political transition following Assad’s...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 11:30pm

USA

US Treasury disburses $20 billion in Ukraine loan funds to World Bank facility

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Treasury on Tuesday said it disbursed the $20 billion U.S. portion of a $50 billion G7 loan to...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 11:23pm

Pakistan

Ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed arraigned on charges of ‘engaging in political activities’ among others, says ISPR

Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (retd) being afforded with all legal rights as per law, adds military's media wing

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 10:57pm

World

G7 to discuss Syria crisis in talks Friday: US

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and his G7 partners will discuss the turmoil in Syria when they hold a scheduled...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 10:34pm

Companies

TRG Pakistan announces completion of Afiniti’s recapitalisation

TRG Pakistan, being a shareholder in The Resource Group International (TRGI), announced on Tuesday that its indirect...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:54pm

Currency

Rupee records marginal fall against US dollar

Currency settles at 278.05 against the greenback in inter-bank market

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:48pm

Business & Economy

‘Pakistan an invest-able market’: Engro Corp’s Samad Dawood explains tower sharing deal with Veon

KARACHI: Pakistan’s largest conglomerate Engro Corp, through its strategic partnership with Veon, is eyeing...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:42pm

Pakistan

Pakistan condemns Israeli aggression against Syria

Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the Israeli aggression against Syria and its illegal seizure of the Syrian...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:40pm

Pakistan

Soldier martyred, 15 terrorists killed in Balochistan IBO: ISPR

A soldier was martyred and 15 terrorists were killed in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan’s Zhob...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:40pm

Companies

Ghandhara Tyre partners with China’s Shandong Huasheng to explore JV in Pakistan

Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Company Limited (GTYR) has announced its collaboration with Shandong Huasheng Rubber Co.,...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:32pm

Companies

Month-on-month: car sales in Pakistan down 22% in November due to year-end effect

Car sales in Pakistan fell by 22% month-on-month (MoM) in November 2024, totaling 10,163 units, stated a report by...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:32pm

Stocks

Nasdaq outshines Wall Street peers on tech boost with focus on inflation data

The Nasdaq outpaced its Wall Street peers on Tuesday, boosted by rising megacap technology stocks, while focus...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 09:26pm

Companies

Pakistan’s Citi Pharma, Martin Dow partner with Chinese firm for biotech manufacturing

Pakistan’s pharmaceutical companies Citi Pharma Limited (CPHL), Martin Dow, and Chinese pharmaceutical giant Kingbo...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:23pm

Stocks

Selling pressure seen at PSX, KSE-100 loses over 1,000 points

Early-morning buying spree followed by intense profit-taking and selling at 111,000 level

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 08:10pm

Recorder headlines

Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:25pm

Sports

FIFA to confirm 2030 World Cup hosts and hand Saudi 2034 tournament

LAUSANNE: FIFA will confirm the hosts of the 2030 and 2034 World Cups on Wednesday, with a joint bid led by Morocco,...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:25pm

Stocks

Saudi bourse gains ahead of US rate cut decision; Dubai falls on tax concerns

Saudi Arabian stock market ended higher on Tuesday, as investors looked ahead to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s upcoming...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:38pm

Stocks

Sri Lankan shares gain, lifted by financials

CSE All-Share index rose 0.41% to 13,774.96

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:36pm

Commodities

Gold price per tola increases Rs1,000 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan registered a minor gain on Tuesday in line with their increase in the international rate. In...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 06:15pm

South Asia

South Korea slaps travel bans on more top officials

SEOUL: South Korean authorities banned more top officials from leaving the country Tuesday, in the wake of President...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 05:38pm

Middle East

UN says Israel bombardment of Syria ‘must stop’

DAMASCUS: The UN special envoy for Syria called Tuesday on Israel to halt its military movements and bombardments in...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 05:30pm

Middle East

Israel denies its forces have gone past Syria buffer zone

DAMASCUS: Israel denied on Tuesday that its forces had penetrated into Syrian territory beyond the buffer zone with...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 05:11pm

South Asia

Japan’s atomic bomb survivors to accept Nobel Prize in Oslo

OSLO: This year’s Nobel Peace Prize will be presented Tuesday to Japan’s atomic bomb survivors’ group Nihon...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 04:57pm

Currency

Indian rupee hit all-time low as RBI governor change sparks rate cut hopes

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee weakened to its all-time low on Tuesday as traders reacted to the appointment of career...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 04:48pm

Middle East

Israeli forces kill at least 34 people in Gaza, rescue workers say

CAIRO: Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 34 Palestinians overnight and on Tuesday, medics said,...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 04:42pm

Stocks

Indian shares end flat ahead of US, domestic inflation data

Indian shares ended largely flat on Tuesday as investors awaited key inflation data from India and the United States...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 04:35pm

Commodities

Copper prices slip under pressure from China trade data, stronger dollar

LONDON: Copper prices in London eased on Tuesday, reversing part of Monday’s 1.2% climb, under pressure from a...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 04:32pm

Commodities

Palm closes down more than 3% after Malaysian palm oil data release

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Tuesday after data from the industry regulator showed a drop in...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 04:30pm

Limiting value to $1,200: FBR decides to tighten baggage rules

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to tighten baggage rules to check misuse of this facility...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 03:56pm

Forex

Sterling rises towards highest in over 2-1/2 years versus euro

Sterling rose against the euro towards its highest level in over 2-1/2 years as investors expect the European...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 03:55pm

Stocks

Miners, Ashtead weigh on FTSE 100

The UK’s benchmark FTSE 100 fell on Tuesday as mining shares slipped, while Ashtead dropped after it warned of...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 03:48pm

Europe

Russian missile attacks on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region injures 10, governor says

KYIV: Russian missile attacks on Ukraine’s northeastern region of Kharkiv injured 10 people and damaged an...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 03:43pm

Middle East

Israeli troops near Damascus, say Syrian security, after Israeli airtsikes hit Syrian bases

DAMASCUS/NEW YORK: An Israeli military incursion into Syria has reached about 25 km (16 miles) southwest of...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 03:40pm

Perspectives

What now after the ‘do-or-die’ march

Weeks after the PTI’s “do or die” march failed to secure his release from prison, former Pakistani prime minister...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 03:36pm

‘Fake’ purchase of coal by cement makers: Abrupt transfer of officers halts probe into Rs11bn tax fraud

KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reportedly halted investigations into an alleged Rs11 billion tax...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 03:25pm

Reko Diq project financial close likely by June 2025: ADB weighs third-party guarantee option

ISLAMABAD: The financial close of the Reko Diq Mining Project is expected by June 2025, as the Asian Development...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 02:46pm

Movies & Music

Demi Moore, Nicole Kidman, Angelina Jolie earn Golden Globe nominations

BEVERLY HILLS, California: Musical thriller ‘Emilia Perez’ and post-World War Two epic ‘The Brutalist’ topped the...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 02:28pm

Business & Finance

UK grocery inflation rises to 2.6%, says Kantar

LONDON: British shoppers faced increased pressure on their budgets last month after grocery price inflation edged...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 02:29pm

Business & Finance

Egypt’s inflation dips to near two-year low of 25.5% in November

CAIRO: Egypt’s annual urban consumer price inflation rate dropped more than expected to 25.5% in November, its...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 02:27pm

Stocks

European shares slip after China stimulus excitement wanes; focus on US CPI

European shares snapped an eight-session winning run on Tuesday, hurt by losses in miners, as the rally sparked by...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 02:25pm

Stocks

Saudi, Qatari bourses gain; UAE markets fall on tax concerns

Saudi Arabian and Qatari stock markets rose in early trading on Tuesday, as investors looked ahead to the US Federal...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 02:24pm

Forex

Ugandan shilling stable; coffee and gold FX inflows offer support

KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was stable on Tuesday, with some inflows of dollars from exporters of commodities like...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 02:23pm

Forex

Russian rouble stable vs US dollar, strengthens vs China’s yuan

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble remained stable against the US dollar and the euro, strengthening against China’s yuan,...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 02:22pm

Europe

Turkiye Erdogan discusses Syria with NATO chief

ISTANBUL: Turkiye President Tayyip Erdogan discussed the latest developments in Syria in phone call with NATO...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 02:10pm

Africa

Air strike on North Darfur market kills more than 100: Sudan lawyers’ group

PORT SUDAN: A Sudanese military air strike on a market in a town in North Darfur killed more than 100 people and...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 02:06pm

Middle East

Israel’s PM Netanyahu arrives in court to testify in corruption trial

TEL AVIV: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in court in Tel Aviv on Tuesday to testify for the...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 02:01pm

Europe

104 journalists killed in 2024, over half in Gaza: press group

BRUSSELS: This year has been “particularly deadly” for journalists with 104 killed worldwide, over half of them...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 01:47pm

Sports

Lewandowski leading Barca Champions League charge on Dortmund return

BARCELONA: Robert Lewandowski’s revival has been a key to Barcelona’s strong start to life under Hansi Flick as the...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 01:43pm

South Asia

Sri Lanka welcomes US sanctions on former ruling clan

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s new government Tuesday welcomed US sanctions against two senior figures from the former ruling...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 01:36pm

Asia

Pentagon chief to meet Japan PM on final Asia trip

TOKYO: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday, having a day...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 01:33pm

Sports

Jonathan Trott stays on as Afghanistan coach after historic year

KABUL: Former England batsman Jonathan Trott will remain head coach of Afghanistan in 2025 having overseen a...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 01:30pm

Middle East

Israel has ‘destroyed the most important military sites in Syria’: war monitor

DAMASCUS: A war monitor said Tuesday that Israel had “destroyed the most important military sites in Syria” with a...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 01:29pm

Asia

China’s Xi warns ‘no winners’ in trade war with US

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Tuesday that there would be “no winners” in a trade war with the United...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 01:25pm

Sports

Man City seek Champions League comfort to ease Premier League pain

MANCHESTER: Manchester City’s malaise leaves the English champions in the unusual position of fretting over...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 01:23pm

South Asia

Sri Lanka president to visit India in first overseas trip

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will travel to India on Sunday for talks with Prime Minister...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 01:20pm

World

Congressman shot dead in eastern Mexico

MEXICO CITY: A Mexican congressman who was a member of the ruling coalition was shot dead in coastal Veracruz state...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 01:17pm

Asia

Malaysia PM Anwar deflects questions on house arrest for Najib

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim refused to answer questions on Tuesday on the existence of a...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 12:54pm

Mutual Funds

Philippines raises $258.9mn from reissued T-bond auction

BTr fully awards 15 billion pesos

Published 10 Dec, 2024 12:51pm

Mutual Funds

JGB yields rise with US peers; BOJ rate hike timing in focus

TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rose on Tuesday, tracking US Treasury yields higher as investors...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 12:47pm

Sports

Olympic discus champion Stona bidding to win NFL deal

Jamaica’s Olympic discus champion Roje Stona is among 14 athletes bidding to win a contract with an NFL team through...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 12:44pm

Europe

Russia holds the strategic initiative in Ukraine, Putin’s spy chief says

MOSCOW: Russia is close to achieving its military goals in Ukraine and holds the strategic initiative in all areas,...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 12:40pm

Business & Finance

Allianz raises financial targets for next three years

Allianz, one of Europe’s biggest insurers, has raised its three-year financial targets after outperforming its key...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 12:35pm

Europe

Switzerland suspends Syria asylum proceedings after Assad’s fall

ZURICH: The Swiss government said it was suspending asylum procedures for Syrians until it can better assess the...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 12:32pm

Forex

South African rand softens at start of data-filled day

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand softened early on Tuesday, at the start of a day packed with local economic data...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 12:24pm

South Asia

India’s Reliance seeks up to $3bn loan for debt refinancing, Bloomberg News reports

India’s Reliance Industries is in talks with banks for a loan of as much as $3 billion to refinance debt that is due...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 11:48am

Asia

South Korea opposition party plans to pass government budget bill on Tuesday

SEOUL: South Korea’s main opposition party said on Tuesday it would pass a government budget bill for 2025 that...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 11:41am

Commodities

Copper prices edge down on firmer US dollar

NEW DELHI: London copper prices edged lower on Tuesday as the US dollar strengthened, while traders looked for...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 11:24am

Business & Finance

Philippines posts $5.8bn trade deficit in October, largest in 26 months

MANILA: The Philippines booked a trade deficit of $5.8 billion for October, its largest gap since August 2022,...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 11:19am

Commodities

China Jan-Nov soybean imports jump 9.4% to 97.09mn metric tons

BEIJING: China imported 97.09 million metric tons of soybeans in the first 11 months of 2024, jumping 9.4% from a...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 11:17am

Middle East

Syria’s rebels work to form government, restore order after Assad ouster

DAMASCUS/NEW YORK: The lightning overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad left Syrians, countries in the region and...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 11:15am

Energy

China Nov crude oil imports up 14% to 48.52mn metric tons

SINGAPORE: China’s November crude oil imports rose 14.3% from a year earlier to 48.52 million metric tons, customs...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 11:04am

Bullion Rate

Gold extends gain on China’s vow for policy stimulus

Gold prices extended gains on Tuesday, buoyed by top consumer China’s pledge to ramp up policy stimulus to help spur...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 11:00am

Commodities

Corn holds near its highest since June on expected decline in US stockpiles

CANBERRA: Chicago corn futures held hear their highest level since June on Tuesday as the market awaited estimates...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 10:58am

Stocks

China, Hong Kong stocks surge at open on Beijing’s stimulus vow

HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks surged at open on Tuesday after top policymakers vowed to ramp up policy...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 10:53am

Forex

Yuan firms as major China policy shift boosts sentiment

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan firmed to a one-week high against the dollar on Tuesday despite Chinese long-term yields...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 10:41am

Commodities

China Nov copper imports hit one-year high

SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE: China’s copper imports rose in November to a one-year high, customs data showed on Tuesday,...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 10:38am

Sports

Aryna Sabalenka named WTA Player of the Year

Aryna Sabalenka has been voted the WTA Player of the Year for the first time after the Belarusian won two Grand Slam...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 10:36am

Forex

Australian dollar dives as RBA takes a dovish turn

SYDNEY: The Australian dollar took a dive on Tuesday after the country’s central bank sounded more dovish on the...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 10:33am

Stocks

South Korean shares rebound as policymakers pledge to stabilise markets

KOSPI was up 52.29 points, or 2.22%, at 2,412.87

Published 10 Dec, 2024 10:31am

Mutual Funds

Indian bond yields seen down as Fed rate cut bets, new central bank head to aid sentiment

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to move marginally lower on Tuesday as US interest rate cut bets...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 10:28am

Forex

Indian rupee poised for all-time low as RBI change of guard spurs rate cut hopes

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to weaken to its lifetime low on Tuesday after the government named career civil...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 10:25am

Stocks

Nikkei gains on weaker yen, China’s surprise policy shift

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average advanced on Tuesday as a softer yen lifted exporter shares, while stocks with a...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 10:23am

Stocks

Australian shares slip as financials, tech counter miners’ gains; RBA decision in focus

Australian shares slipped on Tuesday as a jump in commodity stocks on a sharp uptick in underlying prices was...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 10:19am

Commodities

Malaysia end-November palm oil stocks fall 2.6% m/m, MPOB says

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s palm oil stocks at the end of November fell 2.6% from the previous month to 1.84 million...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 10:07am

Business & Finance

China’s exports slow sharply, imports shrink ahead of Trump tariffs

BEIJING: China’s exports grew at a slower pace in November than the bumper month before, while imports unexpectedly...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 10:06am

Commodities

Australian iron ore miners soar on China stimulus optimism

Shares of Australian iron ore miners surged the most in over two years on Tuesday after the country’s top trading...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 10:04am

Business & Finance

World Bank cuts Kenya’s 2024 growth estimate to 4.7% on fiscal challenges

NAIROBI: The World Bank downgraded Kenya’s economic growth estimate for this year to 4.7% on Tuesday, from an...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 10:01am

Business & Finance

Boeing restarts 737 MAX production a month after strike ended, sources say

Boeing restarted production of its best-selling 737 MAX jetliner last week, about a month after the end of a...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 09:59am

Stocks

Indian shares set to open marginally higher

Indian shares are set to open marginally higher on Tuesday, with analysts expecting cautious sentiment ahead of key...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 09:57am

Forex

Aussie drops after RBA softens tone; US dollar steady before CPI

TOKYO: The Australian dollar sank towards a four-month low on Tuesday after the central bank softened its tone on...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 09:50am

Social impact financing: PM panel outlines key priorities

Finance minister highlights government’s role in establishing a robust policy and regulatory framework for social impact financing

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:47am

SC’s judgement on military courts: Apex court rejects plea seeking deferment of ICAs

ISLAMABAD: The constitutional bench of the Supreme Court (SC) turned down the plea to defer the intra-court appeals...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:45am

Foreign investors meet Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation of foreign investors and business professionals, mostly based in the United...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:19am

‘Project behind scheduled’: World Bank seeks clarity on $195m EDEIP

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has raised questions on the implementation of Electricity Distribution Efficiency...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:19am

Business & Finance

APTMA demands govt restore Export Finance Scheme

KARACHI: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has demanded the federal government for immediate...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:16am

Power, gas theft as cognizable offence: NA panel unanimously rejects PPC amendments

ISLAMABAD: The treasury and opposition members of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior have...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:15am

Business & Finance

TPS Guddu ST-16 restoration: China’s Herbin sounds alarm over new tender process

ISLAMABAD: M/s Herbin Electric International Company Limited (HEICL), China, the OEM and EPC Contractor for the...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:13am

Business & Finance

Customs reduces values of imported power tools

LAHORE: In a stunning reversal, the customs valuation department has effectively reduced the custom values of power...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:13am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from December 9, 2024

Published 10 Dec, 2024 09:05am

Industry

‘US has become Pakistan’s largest export market’

ISLAMABAD: The US Chargé d’Affairs Natalie Baker has said that the United States’ has become Pakistan’s largest...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:02am

BR Research

Power sector privatisation – A pipe dream without cost allowances

There is perhaps no country in the world where bad debts do not exist in the energy utility sector, and usually,...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:56am

BR Research

Winter Incentive Package: A welcome U-Turn

The government’s decision to include net metering electricity consumers in the Winter Demand Initiative is a...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 09:00am

Pakistan

Sindh discussing ‘bullet train project’ with investors: Sharjeel

KARACHI Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that the Sindh government is working to create new...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 08:58am

Pakistan

Maryam signs many MoUs during China visit

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif spent a busy first day in Beijing as she undertook 05 visits, held...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 08:57am

Pakistan

Bilawal for efforts aimed at safeguarding human rights

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has called for united efforts to ...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 08:56am

Pakistan

Well-structured system for madrassa registration developed: Tarar

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar emphasized that a well-structured ...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 08:55am

BR Research

Gillette Pakistan Limited

Gillette Pakistan Limited (PSX: GLPL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1986. GLPL is a...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:53am

Europe

European countries suspend Syrian asylum decisions after Assad’s fall

BERLIN: Germany, France, Austria and several Nordic countries said on Monday they would freeze all pending asylum...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:50am

World

World cautious over ‘terrorist’ HTS role in new Syria

PARIS: International diplomats reacted cautiously Monday to the prospect of the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:48am

Europe

EU must find billions for arms within a year, defence chief says

BRUSSELS: Europe needs to find ways within the next year to fund hundreds of billions of euros in extra military...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:44am

Europe

UK says suspending all aid to Georgian govt

LONDON: Britain’s top diplomat David Lammy on Monday condemned “shocking” violence by Georgian authorities...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:41am

Pakistan

Cold, dry weather likely

KARACHI: The Met Office on Monday issued a warning about the continuing cold waves across the country, as...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:38am

World

Chinese premier warns world financial leaders of ‘deglobalisation’ risks

BEIJING: China’s number two leader warned on Monday that “deglobalisation” was putting further strain on the...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:35am

Europe

Macron eyes broad alliance to form new French govt

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a “meeting of different political forces” to hammer out a...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:32am

Pakistan

Mobilising PTI workers from Punjab: Aleema informs IK about Gohar’s failure

ISLAMABAD: Aleema Khan, the sister of imprisoned ex-prime minister Imran Khan, left Gohar Ali Khan, the chairman of...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 08:29am

Pakistan

D-Chowk protest: ATC grants 3-day physical remand of 19 accused

ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad on Monday granted a three-day physical remand to 19 accused...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:28am

Pakistan

ATC summons witnesses

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Monday summoned prosecution witnesses in a May 9 case of burning police vehicles...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 08:26am

Pakistan

Bazai’s disqualification: SC suspends ECP verdict

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court, on Monday, suspended the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)’s verdict to...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:25am

Pakistan

Fazl urges govt to avoid politicising seminaries issue

CHARSADDA: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has urged the government to avoid...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:23am

Pakistan

Hepatitis-B & C may lead towards chronic disease

LAHORE: Hepatitis-B and C are more dangerous in a way that they cause chronic hepatitis and symptoms are not evident...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 08:22am

Agriculture and Allied

Post-harvest losses in country up to 40pc, says ADB

ISLAMABAD: Post-harvest losses in Pakistan are estimated at 20 to 40 percent for various crops, due to lack of...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:20am

Pakistan

Dar meets current, former PMs of AJK

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Monday, met with the current and former Prime Ministers...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:47am

Pakistan

Issue of PSMA office-bearers: IHC orders appellate body of MoC to hear pleas today

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered the Appellate Committee of Ministry of Commerce to hear the...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:45am

Companies

Payoneer hosts 4th edition of XBorder Excellence Awards

ISLAMABAD: Payoneer, the global financial technology company dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:40am

Pakistan

Toshakhana-II case: Indictment of IK, Bushra deferred again

ISLAMABAD: An accountability court on Monday once again deferred the indictment of ex-prime minister and founding...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:35am

Pakistan

Intellectuals should involve youth to transform Pakistan: speakers

KARACHI: Instead of encouraging the people to leave the country, Pakistani intellectuals and influential figures...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:33am

Pakistan

JI chief announces to hold ‘Gaza solidarity march’ on 29th

KARACHI: Central Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Monday announced to hold rally in solidarity with...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:30am

Industry

LCCI seeks consultation over appointment of diplomats, trade officers abroad

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry has urged the government to ensure the chamber’s role in the...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:29am

Pakistan

Beneficiary-centric project: NA panel briefed about new BISP payment model

ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) authorities briefed the Standing Committee on Poverty...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 07:27am

Pakistan

Normalising ties: Afghan Chargé d’Affairs calls on Dar

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan are set to normalise bilateral relations after a long stalemate, as Chargé...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:26am

Business & Finance

PM reiterates commitment to boost trade ties with Qatar

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reiterated Pakistan's commitment to strengthening trade,...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 07:21am

Industry

President HCSTSI forms 44 sub-committees to address trader’s issues

HYDERABAD: President of Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry (HCSTSI), Muhammad Saleem Memon, has...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:20am

Pakistan

President promulgates ordinance to amend FBISE Act

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has promulgated an ordinance to amend the Federal Board of Intermediate and...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:19am

Companies

PTCL to achieve EPI Data Center Certification

KARACHI: Pakistan’s leading telecom and integrated ICT services provider, Pakistan Telecommunication Company...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:17am

Pakistan

Punjab wildlife dept takes action against hunting violations

LAHORE: In a significant move to enforce regulations and ensure sustainable wildlife management, the Punjab Wildlife...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 07:16am

Business & Finance

Non-bank financial sectors: SECP approves strategic action plan for Islamic finance development

ISLAMABAD: The Strategic Action Plan of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) aims to enable...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:14am

Companies

Unilever launches safety programme for outdoor advertising workers

KARACHI: Unilever Pakistan has implemented new measures for ‘skin fitters’ in order to address safety and...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:13am

Letters

A culture of tax evasion

This is apropos a Business Recorder news item titled “Now revenue leakages come under govt focus” carried by the...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:01am

Opinion

Mercury and cosmetics – is beauty worth the risk?

Mercury—an element long known for its toxicity—has earned a notorious spot on the World Health Organisation’s...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:59am

Opinion

Bashar al-Assad’s fall

The fall of Damascus the Syrian capital came on December 8, 2024 as the climax to the fall of city after city to the...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:48am

Opinion

Human development index of provinces

The Population and Housing Census of 2023 has generated a lot of useful information on key indicators. The ...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:43am

Editorials

Reforming juvenile justice

EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s struggles with establishing the rule of law for the most vulnerable members of its ...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:34am

Editorials

Inflation declines, but where’s feel-good factor?

EDITORIAL: Sensitive Price Index (SPI) for the week ending 5 December 2024 was 3.57 percent year on year, a massive...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:31am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Once a terrorist always a terrorist

“It depends on the epithets you use.” “What?” “See you could be a rebel for some, terrorist for some and...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Companies

Shareholders agree to split up Vivendi

PARIS: Shareholders of French media conglomerate Vivendi approved on Monday the split project backed by the Bollore...

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 06:16am

Pakistan

Punjab govt approves establishment of education authority

LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved the establishment of an education authority to oversee curriculum, ...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Pakistan

Religious seminaries bill: Naqvi meets patron of Wifaq-ul-Madaris

LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Jamia Ashrafia, here on Monday and met with the patron-in-chief of...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Sports

Pak-South Africa series starting today

LAHORE: Pakistan is all set to face South Africa in an all-format series for the first time since 2019, which will...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Pakistan

CJP visits Gwadar, meets DSJs of remote districts

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi outlined a policy approach to visit the farthest districts of each...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Pakistan

Lamp lighting ceremony held at KGH ‘There’s need to provide professional education to the youth’

KARACHI: Addressing the 17th lamp lighting and oath-taking ceremony of Kharadar General Hospital School of Nursing,...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Pakistan

President reiterates commitment to protecting human rights

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has reiterated the nation’s unwavering commitment to the protection and...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Pakistan

PM directs safe evacuation of citizens from Syria

ISLAMABAD: In light of the ongoing turmoil in Syria, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the relevant...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Pakistan

PR failed to provide all requested documents: Senate body decides to send matter to privilege committee

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Railways on Monday while expressing serious anger over Pakistan Railways...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Pakistan

Balochistan Assembly: Senate sub-panel approves bill to increase seats to 80

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary subcommittee has given its nod to a bill that aims to expand the Balochistan Provincial...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Pakistan

Baldia factory fire incident: SHC dissatisfied over efforts to repatriate Hammad Siddiqui

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court’s (SHC) constitutional bench on Monday expressed displeasure over the efforts to...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Pakistan

WCLA initiates historical live re-enactment

LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) has started a historical live reenactment, portraying the working...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Pakistan

Youth's involvement crucial in fight against corruption: PILDAT

LAHORE: President Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT) Ahmed Bilal Mehboob said...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

World

Houthi drone hits central Israeli residential building

YAVNÉ, (Israel): A drone claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels exploded on the top floor of a residential building in...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

World

With Assad gone, his PM agrees to hand power to rebel admn

DAMASCUS: Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s prime minister said he had agreed on Monday to hand power to...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Pakistan

Islamabad Model Jail: PM orders authorities to expedite work

ISLAMABAD: In the wake of rising number of inmates, particularly as a result of the political unrest in the country,...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Stocks

Nikkei edges higher

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Monday, buoyed by Wall Street’s gains at the end of last week,...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Stocks

Technology stocks pull down Wall Street ahead of inflation data

NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes slipped on Monday as declines in AI powerhouse Nvidia pressured tech stocks,...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Stocks

China, Hong Kong stocks ease as inflation slows

HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks dropped in a volatile trading session on Monday as inflation data undershot...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Stocks

European shares close at six-week high

PARIS: European shares closed at their highest levels in six-weeks on Monday, led by mining and luxury stocks, after...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Rates

Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 237,186 tonnes of cargo comprising 138,709 tonnes of import cargo and 98,477...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Energy

Oil prices climb

HOUSTON: Oil prices rose by nearly 2% on Monday on increased geopolitical risk after the fall of Syrian President...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Rates

LME official prices

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

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (December 09, 2024) . ======================================= Offset...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (December 09, 2024)...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (December 09, 2024) ....

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (December 09, 2024) ....

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Forex

Dollar's rate in Interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (December 09, 2024) . ======================== Open Bid...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (December 09, 2024) . ==================================== BR...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

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

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (December 09, 2024). ========================== KIBOR...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Energy

Lesco collects Rs3.76bn from defaulters

LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has recovered Rs 3.76 billion from 126,718 dead defaulters in all...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Rates

Unrelenting rally on PSX

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange continued its bullish trend and hit new highest-ever levels on Monday on the back ...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton market: Mills take less interest in fresh buying

LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst ...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Commodities

Paris wheat prices firmer

HAMBURG/PARIS: European wheat prices were slightly firmer on Monday, with the market lacklustre in slack import...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Commodities

Copper jumps on China hopes

LONDON: Copper prices jumped on Monday to the highest in nearly a month after top metals consumer China said it ...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 33.572 billion...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Commodities

Gold rises on US rate cut bets

NEW YORK: Gold prices climbed on Monday as China’s central bank resumed gold purchases after a six-month pause,...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures decline on profit-taking

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures lost ground on Monday as traders booked profits on the previous week’s gains...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Commodities

Iron ore futures range-bound

SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures traded sideways on Monday as investors weighed hopes of further stimulus from China...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Commodities

Palm oil futures lower, tracking rival vegetable oils

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed down on Monday, tracking a decline in rival vegetable oils on the Dalian...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Commodities

Gold gains

KARACHI: Gold gained a sizeable value on Monday after the global rates crossed $2,650 per ounce, traders said. At...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Business & Finance

Bangladesh & Pakistan to diversify, increase bilateral trade

KARACHI: Bangladesh and Pakistan have been working to diversify and to increase bilateral trade baskets. Bangladesh...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Business & Finance

SECP registers 3,024 new companies in Nov

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has achieved a significant milestone,...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Industry

‘Youth’s future is bright as economic condition improving’

KARACHI: S M Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief of the United Business Group (UBG) has assured the youth of Pakistan that they...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Energy

OPEC set to re-elect Sec Gen al-Ghais for second term

LONDON: The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is set re-elect current secretary general Haitham...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Money & Banking

Asian currencies: S Korean won down 0.9pc

BENGALURU: Asian markets were downbeat on Monday as China’s inflation data pointed to further economic weakness,...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Money & Banking

Dollar broadly steady

NEW YORK: The euro held steady against the dollar in skittish trading on Monday as investors awaited US inflation...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Money & Banking

Indian rupee ends marginally lower

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee closed slightly weaker on Monday, weighed down by a decline in its Asian peers with ...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (December 09, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (December 10, 2024)...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Industry

Govt must show strong political will to revive agri sector: expert

LAHORE: The government must demonstrate a strong commitment and political will to revitalize Pakistan’s...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Money & Banking

SBP suspends money exchanger’s licence

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced the cancellation of License of M/s Al-Hameed International...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Industry

No gas for CPPs: Textile Council urges govt to reverse its decision

KARACHI: The Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) has called on the government to reverse its decision of gas ...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Industry

Recovery of Rs68bn dues from ‘regular bill payers’: KE faces backlash from traders

KARACHI: The city traders on Monday announced that they will strongly resistance if K-Electric attempts to recover...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Industry

Chinese team explores investment opportunities in Sindh

KARACHI: A 15-member Chinese business delegation met with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah to explore...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Industry

TDAP will participate in Motobike Istanbul 2025

KARACHI: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) will participate in Motobike Istanbul 2025. Motobike...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Companies

PAA urges PEMRA to reconsider suspension of TAM services decision

KARACHI: The Pakistan Advertising Association (PAA) has formally appealed to the Pakistan Electronic Media ...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Business & Finance

Jul-Nov FY25: Remittances surge 34pc to $14.76bn YoY

KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: Inflows of home remittances witnessed a significant 34 percent increase during the first five...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

Europe

European countries put Syrian asylum bids on hold after Assad’s fall

BERLIN: European countries put asylum applications from Syrians on hold until further notice on Monday after rebels...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 12:22am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Aug 13	277.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Aug 13	277.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Aug 14	159.27
USD to Swiss Franc / Aug 14	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Aug 14	1.35
Euro to USD / Aug 14	1.15
SOFR % / Aug 14	3.63

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Aug 13	7,798.99
Nasdaq / Aug 13	26,803.03
Dow Jones / Aug 13	53,839.99
India Sensex / Aug 14	77,758.30
Tokyo Nikkei / Aug 14	68,889.01
Hang Seng / Aug 14	25,175.06
FTSE 100 / Aug 14	10,748.76
Germany DAX 30 / Aug 14	26,458.86
France CAC40 / Aug 14	8,654.26

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Aug 13	18,580
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Aug 13	394,749
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Aug 14	81.63
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Aug 14	4,330.09
Cotton US¢/pound / Aug 14	83.44
Petrol/Litre / Aug 15	325.43
Diesel/Litre / Aug 15	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