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Pakistan - 2024-12-20

Human trafficking earns bad name for country: PM Shehbaz

Pakistan

Human trafficking earns bad name for country: PM Shehbaz

Premier calls for strict action against officers responsible for slow anti-human trafficking efforts

Published 20 Dec, 2024 11:06pm

KP Apex Committee decides to dismantle bunkers, heavy weaponry in Kurram

Pakistan

KP Apex Committee decides to dismantle bunkers, heavy weaponry in Kurram

At least 133 people killed in tribal clashes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Kurram district since last month

Updated 20 Dec, 2024 11:47pm

Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept

Pakistan

Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept

United States Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel says longstanding US policy to deny support to Pakistan’s long-range ballistic missile program

Updated 20 Dec, 2024 11:24pm

PTI terminates membership of Salman Ahmad

Pakistan

PTI terminates membership of Salman Ahmad

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) terminated the basic party membership of musician Salman Ahmad on Thursday...

Published 20 Dec, 2024 02:43am

LHC orders cancellation of FIR

Pakistan

LHC orders cancellation of FIR

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday ordered cancellation of a FIR registered by Sialkot police under a ...

Published 20 Dec, 2024 02:43am

JI to launch protest rallies against ‘sugar mafia’

Pakistan

JI to launch protest rallies against ‘sugar mafia’

LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami will launch protest rallies against the exploitation of farmers by the sugar mafia and the...

Published 20 Dec, 2024 02:43am

Economic progress not possible sans true democracy: PILDAT

Pakistan

Economic progress not possible sans true democracy: PILDAT

LAHORE: Panellists of PILDAT seminar titled “Can Economic Progress and Democracy Coexist?” have evolved a...

Published 20 Dec, 2024 02:43am

PEL inquiry reports: Senate panel puts off briefing on PD proposals

Pakistan

PEL inquiry reports: Senate panel puts off briefing on PD proposals

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee on Thursday postponed a briefing on the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division)...

Published 20 Dec, 2024 02:43am

Registration of cases under PECA 2016: Journalists stage walkout from Senate session

Pakistan

Registration of cases under PECA 2016: Journalists stage walkout from Senate session

ISLAMABAD: The journalists, Thursday, staged a walkout from the press gallery of the upper house of the Parliament ...

Published 20 Dec, 2024 02:43am

President for enhancing parliamentary cooperation with KSA

Pakistan

President for enhancing parliamentary cooperation with KSA

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has emphasised the need for enhancing parliamentary cooperation and high-level...

Published 20 Dec, 2024 02:43am

Speakers urge immediate global action on Kashmir

Pakistan

Speakers urge immediate global action on Kashmir

ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar, while reminding the global community of its commitment with the people of Kashmir...

Published 20 Dec, 2024 02:43am

Solid waste management services: CDA for fast-tracking outsourcing process

Pakistan

Solid waste management services: CDA for fast-tracking outsourcing process

ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa has directed authorities to fast-track...

Published 20 Dec, 2024 02:43am

‘Draft of Pink Rock Salt Policy to be presented to CM’

Pakistan

‘Draft of Pink Rock Salt Policy to be presented to CM’

LAHORE: In order to increase the export of pink salt, Punjab government has decided to establish special economic...

Published 20 Dec, 2024 02:43am

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (December 19, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (December 20, 2024)...

Published 20 Dec, 2024 02:43am

Qureshi, Gandapur, others indicted in GHQ attack case

Pakistan

Qureshi, Gandapur, others indicted in GHQ attack case

RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday indicted Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur,...

Published 20 Dec, 2024 02:43am

Turkiye, Iran leaders at Muslim summit in Cairo

Pakistan

Turkiye, Iran leaders at Muslim summit in Cairo

CAIRO: The leaders of Turkiye and Iran were in Egypt on Thursday for a summit of eight Muslim-majority countries,...

Published 20 Dec, 2024 02:43am

Sindh vying to provide affordable, clean electricity: minister

Pakistan

Sindh vying to provide affordable, clean electricity: minister

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Energy, Planning and Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah stated that the Sindh ...

Published 20 Dec, 2024 02:43am

Sustainable Tourism Forum to be held on Jan 30th

Pakistan

Sustainable Tourism Forum to be held on Jan 30th

KARACHI: Islamic Chamber of Commerce & Development (ICCD) in collaboration with Federation of Pakistan Chambers...

Published 20 Dec, 2024 02:43am

LDA seals 80 properties

Pakistan

LDA seals 80 properties

LAHORE: In an operation against illegal commercial buildings and commercial fee defaulters, the Lahore Development...

Published 20 Dec, 2024 02:43am

UAF establishing first-ever agri & food museum

Pakistan

UAF establishing first-ever agri & food museum

FAISALABAD: The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad is establishing the country’s first ever agriculture and ...

Published 20 Dec, 2024 02:43am

First Travel Store launched in Karachi: Emirates welcomes EU flight resumption

Pakistan

First Travel Store launched in Karachi: Emirates welcomes EU flight resumption

KARACHI: Emirates welcomes the resumption of direct flights between Pakistan and the EU, viewing it as a catalyst ...

Published 20 Dec, 2024 02:43am

NA Speaker for promoting dialogue, tolerance

Pakistan

NA Speaker for promoting dialogue, tolerance

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said that there is a need to promoting dialogue, tolerance ...

Published 20 Dec, 2024 02:43am

Dr M Zahid Latif assumes office as Rector NUST

Pakistan

Dr M Zahid Latif assumes office as Rector NUST

ISLAMABAD: Celebrated academician Dr Muhammad Zahid Latif assumed the office of Rector National University of...

Published 20 Dec, 2024 02:43am

Sporadic winds may dance across Karachi today

Pakistan

Sporadic winds may dance across Karachi today

KARACHI: Sporadic winds are expected to dance across the metropolis on Friday, as the Met Office predicts cool and...

Published 20 Dec, 2024 02:43am

Development funds: KP govt seeks release of Rs8.46bn

Pakistan

Development funds: KP govt seeks release of Rs8.46bn

ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government while complaining of not receiving funds as per formula has approached the...

Published 20 Dec, 2024 02:43am

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USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 5	278.61
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 5	278.41
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 8	160.04
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 8	0.80
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 8	1.33
Euro to USD / Jun 8	1.15
SOFR % / Jun 7	3.63

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S&P 500 / Jun 5	7,383.74
Nasdaq / Jun 5	25,709.43
Dow Jones / Jun 5	50,866.78
India Sensex / Jun 8	73,524.26
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 8	64,024.60
Hang Seng / Jun 8	24,657.06
FTSE 100 / Jun 8	10,325.11
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 8	24,522.58
France CAC40 / Jun 8	8,152.50

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 5	401,012
Petrol/Litre / Jun 8	377.78
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 8	94.86
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 8	4,292.04
Diesel/Litre / Jun 8	380.78
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 8	78.21

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First Fid. Leasing / Jun 8 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	8.76 ▲ 1 (12.89%)
Gulistan Sp. / Jun 8 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	9.03 ▲ 1 (12.45%)
TPL Properties / Jun 8 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	10.33 ▲ 1 (10.72%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Jun 8 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	19.53 ▲ 1.78 (10.03%)
Cresent Jute / Jun 8 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	14.73 ▲ 1.34 (10.01%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Jun 8 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	12.31 ▲ 1.12 (10.01%)
Oilboy Energy / Jun 8 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	16.82 ▲ 1.53 (10.01%)
Quantum Data Tech. / Jun 8 Quantum Data Technologies Limited(QTECH)	33.95 ▲ 3.09 (10.01%)
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%)

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Dawood Lawrencepur / Jun 8 Dawood Lawrencepur Limited(DLL)	60.49 ▼ -564.34 (-90.32%)
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Jun 8 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	7.42 ▼ -0.98 (-11.67%)
Ruby Textile / Jun 8 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	18.49 ▼ -2.05 (-9.98%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Jun 8 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	28.85 ▼ -3.15 (-9.84%)
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%)
Ideal Spinning / Jun 8 Ideal Spinning Mills Limited(IDSM)	77.65 ▼ -8.17 (-9.52%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jun 8 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	25.57 ▼ -2.46 (-8.78%)
F.Credit & Inv / Jun 8 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	37 ▼ -3.49 (-8.62%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Jun 8 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	17.48 ▼ -1.64 (-8.58%)

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TPL Properties / Jun 8 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	60,567,709 ▲ 1
TPL Corp Ltd / Jun 8 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	42,410,725 ▲ 0.74
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Jun 8 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	26,156,618 ▼ -0.07
Waves Home Appliances / Jun 8 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	24,010,462 ▲ 0.06
Thatta Cement / Jun 8 Thatta Cement Company Limited(THCCL)	22,234,491 ▲ 3.04
Beco Steel Ltd / Jun 8 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	20,895,260 ▼ -0.26
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 8 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	20,707,751 ▼ -0.01
Pak Qatar Family / Jun 8 Pak Qatar Family Takaful Limited(PAKQATAR)	20,529,844 ▲ 0.58
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Jun 8 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	20,239,775 ▲ 1.12
Pak Qatar Gen.Takaful / Jun 8 Pak Qatar General Takaful Limited(PQGTL)	19,782,746 ▲ 1.67

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