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Pakistan - 2024-12-18

Pakistan

11 terrorists killed in separate Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operations: ISPR

Security forces killed 11 terrorists in three separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 10:48pm

Pakistan

Al-Qadir Trust case: court reserves verdict in £190mn case against Imran, Bushra

Accountability Court Judge Nasir Javed Rana to announce verdict on December 23

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 10:49pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz orders action to combat human trafficking in wake of Greek boat tragedy

Premier expresses dismay over delay in taking action against such elements after 2023 boat overturning accident that claimed lives of over 200 Pakistanis

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 10:52pm

Business & Economy

Aurangzeb optimistic about economic trajectory amid positive indicators

Finance minister says Pakistan’s current account posted a surplus after 10 years.

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 10:40pm

Pakistan

Internet disruption: IT minister says national security top priority of government

Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said on Wednesday that...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 10:54pm

Pakistan

NA speaker says office open 24 hours, ‘ready to play role in govt, PTI talks’

National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said Wednesday he was “ready to play his role” in facilitating talks...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 09:36pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz leaves for Egypt for ‘Developing Eight’ countries summit

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif embarked on a three-day official visit to Egypt on Wednesday to attend the Eleventh...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 10:53pm

Energy

Pakistan’s power generation increases in November as cost inches up

Power generation in Pakistan clocked in at 8,032 GWh (11,156 MW) in November 2024, an increase of over 6% YoY...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 10:56pm

Pakistan

Justice Mansoor calls for issuing carbon bonds finance mechanism

ISLAMABAD: Senior puisne judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has called upon the...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:09am

Pakistan

People of Pakistan, Turkey have strong, enduring bonds: envoy

ISLAMABAD: The bonds between the people of Pakistan and Turkey are strong and enduring, with both nations standing ...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:07am

Pakistan

Polio teams’ security beefed up

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the police and administration to make foolproof...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:05am

Pakistan

CTD Punjab foils major terror plot; 16 militants held

LAHORE: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab successfully thwarted a major terrorism plot, arresting 16...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:03am

Pakistan

Over 1100 surgeries performed under children’s heart surgeries programme

LAHORE: Over 1100 innocent children have undergone successful surgeries under the ‘Chief Minister’s Children’s...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:01am

Pakistan

Body posts proposed JCP (Appointment of Judges) Rules, 2024 on website

ISLAMABAD: The Rules Committee on Tuesday posted the proposed Judicial Commission of Pakistan (Appointment of ...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:00am

Pakistan

CDA says construction cost of Islamabad Jail escalates to Rs7.4bn, reflecting 89.7pc increase

ISLAMABAD: The construction cost of Islamabad Jail has escalated to Rs7.4 billion from Rs3.9 billion which reflects...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:59am

Pakistan

Fire safety: Over 70pc of buildings lack emergency exits in Karachi

KARACHI: Karachi’s fire safety drew criticism as experts revealed over 70% of buildings lack emergency exits, with...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:58am

Pakistan

84 visas issued to Indian Yatrees

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has issued 84 visas to a group of Indian Yatrees (pilgrims) for their visit to the sacred Shri...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:56am

Pakistan

SC cannot reappraise evidence and undo decision of case: CJP

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Yahya Afridi stated that the Supreme Court in its advisory jurisdiction under Article 186 ...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:54am

Pakistan

KP flood relief: Japan grants $9.91m aid

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Japan signed $ 9.91 million grant-in-aid project aimed at improving the maternal and child...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:53am

Pakistan

Madrassa bill: MQM-P conditionally supports Fazl

ISLAMABAD: A delegation led by senior leadership of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), Tuesday, called ...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:52am

Pakistan

Kurram district: 29 children die due to lack of treatment, roads’ closure since Oct

PESHAWAR: 29 children have died to lack of treatment and closure of roads in the sectarian volatile tribal Kurram...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:50am

Pakistan

APPMA for cultural exchange among Pak physicians

HYDERABAD: Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA) is renowned for fostering...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:44am

Pakistan

Central control room set up to monitor Suthra Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab Local Government Department has set up a central control room in the provincial civil secretariat...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:36am

Pakistan

Control room with AI, drone cameras to supervise town planning: LDA

LAHORE: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Director General Tahir Farooq has said that the control room comprising...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:36am

Pakistan

Crackdown on timber smuggling continues

LAHORE: The Forest Department Punjab has seized two Mazda trucks, one Toyota Hilux, and a Shehzore truck loaded with...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:34am

Pakistan

DRAP ‘registers’ another Made in Pakistan ventilator

KARACHI: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has registered’ another locally produced ventilator,...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:31am

Pakistan

Govt relaxes winter dress code for school students

KARACHI: The Sindh government announced a major relief for school students and their parents across the province,...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am

Pakistan

Dar arrives in Cairo to attend Council of FMs of D-8

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has arrived in Cairo to attend the...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 09:14am

Pakistan

‘IK’s virtual attendance’: ECP seeks explanation from jail authorities

ISLAMABAD: Failing to ensure virtual attendance of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in the contempt cases, the poll...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am

Pakistan

PTI invited by govt for talks

ISLAMABAD: After jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan gave a green signal for talks with the government, the ruling...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (December 17, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (December 18, 2024)...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am

Pakistan

Reconstruction of roads and footpaths: SSGC pays all road cutting payments to local depts

KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) is currently engaged in the rehabilitation of its aging gas distribution...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am

Pakistan

Govt to implement int’l HR conventions: SACM Sodha

KARACHI: Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Human Rights, Rajvir Singh Sodha has reaffirmed the Sindh...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am

Pakistan

KP launches 5 more mobile food testing labs

PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa launched five more state-of-the-art mobile food testing...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am

Pakistan

LHC CJ Aalia Neelum announces construction of judicial tower in provincial metropolis

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Tuesday announced construction of a judicial tower in ...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am

Pakistan

Defamation suit: LHC dismisses petition of Imran Khan to set aside trial court’s decision

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition of PTI former chairman Imran Khan praying to set aside...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am

Pakistan

New prices of wheat flour notified in Karachi

KARACHI: The Karachi administration on Tuesday announced new prices of wheat flour (Atta) in the city, effective ...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am

Pakistan

Practice test held for Hiffz students

KARACHI: Alkhidmat Foundation’s Education Department (Madaris) recently organized a large-scale practice test for...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am

Pakistan

SAU holds national conference on philosophy of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai

HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University’s Umerkot Sub-Campus organized a national conference to explore the...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am

Pakistan

Sewage samples from eight districts test positive for poliovirus

ISLAMABAD: The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH) has...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am

Pakistan

UAF organises two-day photography workshop

FAISALABAD: It is essential to create an enabling environment to flourish creativity and imagination among the youth...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am

Pakistan

Directive issued for recruitment of PMU staff

LAHORE: Chairman Planning and Development (P&D) Barrister Nabeel Ahmad Awan has directed the concerned authority...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 08:33am

Pakistan

53rd martyrdom anniversary of Lance Naik Mehfooz Shaheed commemorated

RAWALPINDI: The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, the Service Chiefs, and the Armed Forces of Pakistan...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 08:49am

Pakistan

Resurgence of banned outfits alarming, moot told

ISLAMABAD: The resurgence of banned terrorist and insurgent groups including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP),...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 09:07am

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 5	278.61
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 5	278.41
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 5	160.29
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 5	0.80
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 5	1.33
Euro to USD / Jun 5	1.15
SOFR % / Jun 7	3.63

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 5	7,383.74
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 5	66,588.12
Nasdaq / Jun 5	25,709.43
Hang Seng / Jun 5	24,961.95
FTSE 100 / Jun 5	10,368.05
Dow Jones / Jun 5	50,866.78
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 5	24,759.05
France CAC40 / Jun 5	8,218.24
India Sensex / Jun 8	73,529.06

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 5	90.54
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 5	401,012
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 5	4,328.45
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 5	77.48
Petrol/Litre / Jun 8	377.78
Diesel/Litre / Jun 8	380.78

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Gulistan Sp. / Jun 8 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	9.03 ▲ 1 (12.45%)
Nagina Cot. / Jun 8 Nagina Cotton Mills Limited(NAGC)	77.94 ▲ 7.09 (10.01%)
Shams Textile / Jun 8 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	41.99 ▲ 3.82 (10.01%)
GOC (Pak) / Jun 8 GOC (Pak) Limited.(GOC)	118.13 ▲ 10.74 (10%)
Kohat Textile / Jun 8 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	109.78 ▲ 9.98 (10%)
Service Textile / Jun 8 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	37.85 ▲ 3.44 (10%)
S.G.Power / Jun 8 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	50.27 ▲ 4.57 (10%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Jun 8 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	66.88 ▲ 6.08 (10%)
Zuma Resources / Jun 8 Zuma Resources Limited(ZUMA)	87.87 ▲ 7.99 (10%)
Pakistan Services / Jun 8 Pakistan Services Limited(PSEL)	944.46 ▲ 85.86 (10%)

Stock	Price
Dawood Lawrencepur / Jun 8 Dawood Lawrencepur Limited(DLL)	60.44 ▼ -564.39 (-90.33%)
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Jun 8 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	7.42 ▼ -0.98 (-11.67%)
Ideal Spinning / Jun 8 Ideal Spinning Mills Limited(IDSM)	77.24 ▼ -8.58 (-10%)
Elahi Cotton / Jun 8 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	176.66 ▼ -19.18 (-9.79%)
Javedan Corp.(Pref) / Jun 8 Javedan Corp.(Pref)(JVDCPS)	68.40 ▼ -7.27 (-9.61%)
First Imrooz Mod. / Jun 8 First Imrooz Modaraba(FIMM)	195 ▼ -19.64 (-9.15%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Jun 8 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	17.40 ▼ -1.72 (-9%)
National Silk / Jun 8 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	122.05 ▼ -11.45 (-8.58%)
Fateh Ind. / Jun 8 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	165 ▼ -15.06 (-8.36%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Jun 8 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	12.25 ▼ -1.11 (-8.31%)

Stock	Volume
TPL Properties / Jun 8 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	25,547,562 ▲ 0.41
TPL Corp Ltd / Jun 8 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	22,767,404 ▲ 0.6
Waves Home Appliances / Jun 8 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	20,403,045 ▲ 0.2
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Jun 8 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	20,382,316 ▼ -0.02
Thatta Cement / Jun 8 Thatta Cement Company Limited(THCCL)	17,765,809 ▲ 4.21
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 8 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	16,952,496 ▼ -0.01
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Jun 8 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	16,771,943 ▲ 1.11
Pak Qatar Gen.Takaful / Jun 8 Pak Qatar General Takaful Limited(PQGTL)	16,409,913 ▲ 1.55
Pak Qatar Family / Jun 8 Pak Qatar Family Takaful Limited(PAKQATAR)	15,116,530 ▼ -0.31
Beco Steel Ltd / Jun 8 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	13,493,628 ▼ -0.25

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