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Print - 2021-09-02

Cotton production target revised downward

Cotton production target revised downward

Cotton Crop Assessment Committee revises cotton production target by 19.5 percent, from 10.5 million bales set for 2021-22 to 8.46 million bales

Updated 02 Sep, 2021 10:00am

Over 26,000 US, NATO forces’ personnel: Around 450 planes land, take off

Over 26,000 US, NATO forces’ personnel: Around 450 planes land, take off

Military and special commercial planes have been using Islamabad airport as a stopover before leaving for their respective countries

Updated 02 Sep, 2021 09:55am

Nepra agrees to allow Discos Rs1.38/unit hike

Nepra agrees to allow Discos Rs1.38/unit hike

The cumulative financial impact of Rs 1.37 per unit has been calculated at Rs 21 billion

Updated 02 Sep, 2021 10:25am

‘Suez Canal on rails’ — Egypt signs $4.5bn high-speed rail deal

‘Suez Canal on rails’ — Egypt signs $4.5bn high-speed rail deal

CAIRO: Egypt has signed a $4.45 billion deal for a high-speed electric rail line to link its Red Sea and...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:34am

Aug CPI up 8.4pc YoY

Aug CPI up 8.4pc YoY

The National Consumer Price Index for August 2021 increased by 0.58 percent

Updated 02 Sep, 2021 10:46am

Govt steps up oil and gas imports

Govt steps up oil and gas imports

SINGAPORE/ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has stepped up its oil and gas imports this year from last year as demand from its...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:33am

August trade deficit widens massive 133pc YoY

August trade deficit widens massive 133pc YoY

Imports of first two months (July-August) of 2021-22 reach $11.911 billion

Updated 03 Sep, 2021 12:28am

Methodology for strategic projects: PD asked to consult provinces

Methodology for strategic projects: PD asked to consult provinces

Cabinet Committee on Energy directs Power Division to hold consultations under National Electricity Plan within two months

Updated 02 Sep, 2021 11:14am

LNG import scam: cross-examination of witness begins

LNG import scam: cross-examination of witness begins

ISLAMABAD: The counsel for former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi initiated cross-examination of a witness...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Removal of employees: SHC issues notice to MoP secy, SSGCL MD

Removal of employees: SHC issues notice to MoP secy, SSGCL MD

KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday issued notices to Secretary Ministry of Petroleum and Managing Director...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

PPP will form next govt, claims Bilawal

PPP will form next govt, claims Bilawal

GHOTKI: Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Wednesday that his party wants poor...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Govt urged to set up SEZs at Torkhum, Chaman

Govt urged to set up SEZs at Torkhum, Chaman

KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum ...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Covid-19: 14 new deaths, 1,263 fresh cases reported

Covid-19: 14 new deaths, 1,263 fresh cases reported

KARACHI: As many as 14 more patients of Corona virus died overnight lifting the death toll to 6,924 and 1,263 new...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

IoBM becomes academic strategic partner for INFOSEC 2021

IoBM becomes academic strategic partner for INFOSEC 2021

KARACHI: The Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi has become an Academic Strategic Partner for the 13th...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

PTI leader accuses Sindh govt of neglecting Karachi

PTI leader accuses Sindh govt of neglecting Karachi

KARACHI: The Leader of the Opposition in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh on Wednesday reproached PPP government ...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

US CG partners with District Agri HQ Lasbela to hold seminar

US CG partners with District Agri HQ Lasbela to hold seminar

KARACHI: The US Consulate General in Karachi partnered with the District Agriculture Headquarter at Lasbela to host ...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

APNS condoles death

APNS condoles death

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

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Gutter Bagheecha: Park will be constructed on 162 acres of land: Wahab

Gutter Bagheecha: Park will be constructed on 162 acres of land: Wahab

KARACHI: Administrator Karachi and Sindh government Spokesman Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday said that a park...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

The Netherlands too for an all-inclusive govt in Afghanistan

The Netherlands too for an all-inclusive govt in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Netherlands, on Wednesday emphasised the need for formation of an inclusive government ...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Taha Aziz joins Utility Stores Corporation as MD

Taha Aziz joins Utility Stores Corporation as MD

ISLAMABAD: Syed Taha Aziz Magrabi has joined Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan as the Managing Director. He...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

US hails Pak support in pullout from Afghanistan

US hails Pak support in pullout from Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: The US embassy in Pakistan on Wednesday appreciated Pakistan’s support and assistance in the evacuation...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

PPP Central Punjab: Bilawal notifies Raja Pervaiz Ashraf as president

PPP Central Punjab: Bilawal notifies Raja Pervaiz Ashraf as president

LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto has notified Raja Pervaiz Ashraf as President of PPP...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Minister for improving mobile networks, internet services

Minister for improving mobile networks, internet services

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque, on Wednesday, directed for improving...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Media City building rent: PAC panel orders probe into Rs84.15m malfeasance

Media City building rent: PAC panel orders probe into Rs84.15m malfeasance

ISLAMABAD: The secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has been directed to conduct a viable inquiry ...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Putin says US presence in Afghanistan ended in ‘tragedies’

Europe

Putin says US presence in Afghanistan ended in ‘tragedies’

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that the United States’ 20-year campaign in Afghanistan...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Germany urges Iran to return to nuclear talks ‘as soon as possible’

Germany urges Iran to return to nuclear talks ‘as soon as possible’

BERLIN: Germany called on Iran to resume nuclear talks with six world powers “as soon as possible” to revive a...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Iran says nuclear talks might not resume for 2-3 months

Middle East

Iran says nuclear talks might not resume for 2-3 months

TEHRAN: Stalled talks aimed at reviving Iran’s nuclear agreement with world powers will likely not resume for...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Former Biden interpreter left behind in Afghanistan

Former Biden interpreter left behind in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON: An interpreter who helped rescue US President Joe Biden in a 2008 Afghan snowstorm is in hiding after...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Israel says US Afghan withdrawal ‘right’ move, badly done

Israel says US Afghan withdrawal ‘right’ move, badly done

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s foreign minister said Wednesday the US withdrawal from Afghanistan was “probably ...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Pope says Afghan withdrawal ‘legitimate’ but mistakes Putin remarks for Merkel’s

Europe

Pope says Afghan withdrawal ‘legitimate’ but mistakes Putin remarks for Merkel’s

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis said the West’s withdrawal from Afghanistan was “legitimate” but backed some...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Qatar jet carrying technical team lands in Kabul

Qatar jet carrying technical team lands in Kabul

DOHA: A Qatari aircraft landed in Kabul Wednesday carrying a technical team to discuss the resumption of airport...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Taliban grapple with Afghan economy in chaos, humanitarian crisis

South Asia

Taliban grapple with Afghan economy in chaos, humanitarian crisis

KABUL: Afghanistan’s new Taliban rulers struggled to keep the country functioning on Wednesday after the final...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

20-member Pak ODI squad announced, ex-captain sidelined

20-member Pak ODI squad announced, ex-captain sidelined

LAHORE: Former skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed, batsmen Haris Sohail, Salman Ali Agha and Sohaib Maqsood failed to retain...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Punjab reports 1,602 fresh cases, 39 new deaths

Punjab reports 1,602 fresh cases, 39 new deaths

LAHORE: Despite Covid-19 vaccination on massive scale, there is no respite in the spread of coronavirus in Punjab, ...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Drug menace: Punjab govt, ANF to take coordinated steps

Drug menace: Punjab govt, ANF to take coordinated steps

LAHORE: The Punjab government and the Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) will take coordinated steps, to eliminate the drug...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Biometric verification service in KCAA

Biometric verification service in KCAA

KARACHI: The NADRA e-Sahulat biometric verification service commenced at the head office of Karachi Customs Agents...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

SC extends interim bail of B4U Group’s CEO

SC extends interim bail of B4U Group’s CEO

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Wednesday extended the interim bail of the chief executive officer (CEO) of B4U Group...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Two crushed to death near Sohrab Goth

Two crushed to death near Sohrab Goth

KARACHI: Two people were crushed to death by a dumper near Sohrab goth, Karachi on Wednesday. As per rescue ...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

DGTO grants licence to OMAP

Energy

DGTO grants licence to OMAP

KARACHI: The Oil Marketing Association Pakistan (OMAP) has been granted Licence as a Trade Organization by the...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Al-Azizia, Avenfield references: IHC expresses displeasure over late arrival of Maryam

Al-Azizia, Avenfield references: IHC expresses displeasure over late arrival of Maryam

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Wednesday expressed displeasure over the late arrival of Maryam Nawaz...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Pakistan Media Development Authority: PML-N decides to form joint opposition committee

Pakistan Media Development Authority: PML-N decides to form joint opposition committee

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has decided to form a committee of the joint opposition to stop...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

CBs’ elections: PML-N furnishes to CEC ‘evidence of pre-poll rigging’

CBs’ elections: PML-N furnishes to CEC ‘evidence of pre-poll rigging’

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), on Wednesday, submitted with the Election Commission of ...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

3,559 fresh Covid-19 cases reported: NCOC

3,559 fresh Covid-19 cases reported: NCOC

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Wednesday, reported 3,559 Covid-19 cases after carrying out a total 53,637 tests countrywide...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Pakistani, Canadian FMs discuss Afghanistan situation

Pakistani, Canadian FMs discuss Afghanistan situation

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Canadian counterpart Marc Garneau, on Wednesday, exchanged...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Anti-rape bill: Senate panel proposes various amendments

Anti-rape bill: Senate panel proposes various amendments

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice Wednesday recommended various amendments to “The...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

JI to observe ‘Youm-e-Tashakur’

JI to observe ‘Youm-e-Tashakur’

LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami will mark on Friday as “Youm-e-Tashakur and Dua- Day Prayer and Thankfulness” on defeat...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: It’s on a need to know basis

PARTLY FACETIOUS: It’s on a need to know basis

“Hello, hello may I speak to the Managing Director?” “This is his principal secretary Sheila D’Souza, what...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Afghanistan situation: Senate body demands joint sitting of parliament

Afghanistan situation: Senate body demands joint sitting of parliament

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, on Wednesday, demanded a joint sitting of the ...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Journalists’ harassment case: IHC asks why proceedings may not be initiated against FIA official

Journalists’ harassment case: IHC asks why proceedings may not be initiated against FIA official

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the Additional Attorney General to submit a report explaining why...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Maryam says no reconciliation with PTI govt possible

Maryam says no reconciliation with PTI govt possible

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz has ruled out possibility of any...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Tarbela Dam fills up to maximum conservation level

Tarbela Dam fills up to maximum conservation level

ISLAMABAD: One of the country’s biggest water reservoirs i.e. Tarbela Dam has filled to its maximum conservation...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Pakistan gets $120m from WB for Green Stimulus project

Pakistan gets $120m from WB for Green Stimulus project

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received $120 million from World Bank for Green Stimulus project, to be launched by Prime...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Senator Ejaz rejects Saad’s allegations

Senator Ejaz rejects Saad’s allegations

LAHORE: Senator Ejaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Parliamentary Leader in the Senate, has rejected...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

SECP warns public against investing in fraudulent schemes

SECP warns public against investing in fraudulent schemes

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) warns the general public against investing in...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Oil-rich Gulf faces prospect of unlivable heat as planet warms

Oil-rich Gulf faces prospect of unlivable heat as planet warms

Gulf cities such as Dubai are known for their scorching summers, but experts warn climate change could soon make...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

The American deep state

The American deep state

Like a volcano, Afghanistan is on the boil again. Wrong. Volcanoes have a long period of dormancy – 20, 40, 50...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Events in Afghanistan

Events in Afghanistan

The current Afghan situation is to be seen on a bigger canvas not limited to events after the Soviet invasion in...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

What’s an embittered India’s game-plan?

Letters

What’s an embittered India’s game-plan?

India has now formally announced its contacts with the de facto rulers of Afghanistan, the Taliban. That India had...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

PM to perform ground-breaking of Sialkot-Kharian Motorway today

PM to perform ground-breaking of Sialkot-Kharian Motorway today

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will perform ground-breaking ceremony of Sialkot-Kharian Motorway, on Thursday...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Women entrepreneurs: TDAP holds webinar on digital marketing

Women entrepreneurs: TDAP holds webinar on digital marketing

KARACHI: TDAP organized a webinar on digital marketing for women entrepreneurs. More than 70 women entrepreneurs,...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Salaam Takaful initiates MTO programme for seminary graduates

Salaam Takaful initiates MTO programme for seminary graduates

KARACHI: Salaam Takaful Limited, the largest dedicated general takaful operator and the only Shariah-compliant insur...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

MoU signed: ITMinds to provide back office accounting services to InfraZamin

MoU signed: ITMinds to provide back office accounting services to InfraZamin

KARACHI: InfraZamin Pakistan Limited (InfraZamin) and ITMinds Limited (ITMinds), a wholly owned subsidiary of ...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

KP CM performs groundbreakings of three projects in Swat

KP CM performs groundbreakings of three projects in Swat

PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Wednesday performed ground breaking of three important development projects ...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Minister vows to help solve problems of businessmen

Minister vows to help solve problems of businessmen

LAHORE: A delegation led by Mian Shafi Anis Sheikh, Vice President, Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry called ...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Next polls will be held through EVMs, insists Awan

Next polls will be held through EVMs, insists Awan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Advisor on Parliamentary Affairs Dr Babar Awan, on Wednesday, said the government was...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

USDA Agri Counsellor visits UVAS

USDA Agri Counsellor visits UVAS

LAHORE: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agriculture Counsellor Christopher Rittgers along with...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

FIR registered against suspects for gang-raping girls in Lahore

FIR registered against suspects for gang-raping girls in Lahore

LAHORE: The Gujjarpura police on Wednesday registered a first information report (FIR) against three nominated and...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

TikToker identifies six accused

TikToker identifies six accused

LAHORE: TikToker Ayesha on Wednesday identified six accused in the Minar-e-Pakistan woman assault case in the...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Petrol sold to unvaccinated individuals: LDA starts monitoring petrol pumps

Petrol sold to unvaccinated individuals: LDA starts monitoring petrol pumps

LAHORE: To ensure that petrol is not sold to unvaccinated individuals, the Lahore District Administration has ...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Corruption undermining economic growth, LCCI chief tells NAB

Corruption undermining economic growth, LCCI chief tells NAB

LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Mian Tariq Misbah has told the National...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

China shares rise as weak economic data raises policy easing hopes

Stocks

China shares rise as weak economic data raises policy easing hopes

SHANGHAI: Chinese shares rose on Wednesday after factory activity data raised hopes of an easing in policy, with...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Nikkei rises sharply on hopes Suga’s gambit will ease political worries

Stocks

Nikkei rises sharply on hopes Suga’s gambit will ease political worries

TOKYO: Japanese shares jumped on Wednesday, with the Nikkei hitting a 1-1/2-month high, as investors bet Prime...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Travel stocks, retailers lift FTSE 100; mid-cap index hits record high

Stocks

Travel stocks, retailers lift FTSE 100; mid-cap index hits record high

LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 ended higher on Wednesday, helped by gains in travel stocks and retailers, while data...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Tech stocks power Nasdaq to record high; PVH Corp surges

Stocks

Tech stocks power Nasdaq to record high; PVH Corp surges

NEW YORK: The Nasdaq hit a record high on Wednesday after weaker-than-expected private payrolls raised hopes the...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

1st consignment of Sputnik V vaccine arrives

1st consignment of Sputnik V vaccine arrives

ISLAMABAD: The first consignment of Russian-made COVID-19 vaccine, Sputnik V on Wednesday reached Pakistan....

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Cyber crimes: PTA asked to be vigilant

Cyber crimes: PTA asked to be vigilant

ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat has directed Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

The Weather

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (September 1, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (September 2, 2021)....

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL)

Stocks

NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL)

KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Last date of renunciation/payment

Stocks

Last date of renunciation/payment

KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment....

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Proposed right issues

Rates

Proposed right issues

KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange....

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Clearing Schedule for T+2 System

Rates

Clearing Schedule for T+2 System

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System....

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings

Stocks

Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings

KARACHI: Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed ...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Kibor interbank offered rates

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (September 1, 2021). ========================== ...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

LIBOR interbank offered rates

Rates

LIBOR interbank offered rates

LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (September 1, 2021)....

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Rates

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

KARACHI: Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank ...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

Rates

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Wednesday (September 1,...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Rates

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

KARACHI: Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

PSX hit by profit-booking: BRIndex100 manages gains

Rates

PSX hit by profit-booking: BRIndex100 manages gains

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday opened on strong positive note with high trading activities, however...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Appointment of judges and suo motu power

Appointment of judges and suo motu power

EDITORIAL: Ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and its principal political opposition may differ on anything under the...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Debt out of control?

Debt out of control?

EDITORIAL: Our external debt and liabilities have increased to 122 billion dollars July-June 2020-21 as per recent...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Cotton hits 1-week low on fears over increased supply

Cotton & Textile

Cotton hits 1-week low on fears over increased supply

NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures fell to a one-week trough on Wednesday as traders were concerned over increased supply...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Oil steadies; OPEC+ sticks to gradual output hikes

Energy

Oil steadies; OPEC+ sticks to gradual output hikes

NEW YORK: Oil prices steadied on Wednesday after OPEC and its allies agreed to stick to their existing policy of...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Copper falls from two-week highs as factory activity slows

Commodities

Copper falls from two-week highs as factory activity slows

LONDON: Copper prices fell sharply on Wednesday after data showed that factory activity slowed in August across...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Gold see-saws in tight range as focus stays on US labour data

Commodities

Gold see-saws in tight range as focus stays on US labour data

NEW YORK: Gold traded within a narrow range on Wednesday, as investors largely looked past a slew of US economic...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Zia Mohyeddin gets title of President Emeritus NAPA

Zia Mohyeddin gets title of President Emeritus NAPA

KARACHI: The eminent founder-President and CEO of the National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA), Mr. Zia Mohyeddin...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

VLSFO crack nudges higher, HSFO gives up more gains

Energy

VLSFO crack nudges higher, HSFO gives up more gains

SINGAPORE: Asia’s front-month 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) crack extended gains on Wednesday, inching...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Iron ore futures plunge on lacklustre demand outlook

Commodities

Iron ore futures plunge on lacklustre demand outlook

BEIJING: Chinese iron ore futures plunged more than 8% on Wednesday, pulled down by sluggish spot market while...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

PMEX daily trading report

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Tuesday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 10.756...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

US natgas futures advance after Ida halts Gulf of Mexico output

Energy

US natgas futures advance after Ida halts Gulf of Mexico output

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures on Wednesday climbed toward a two-and-half year peak scaled earlier this week as ...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 26	278.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 26	278.20
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 26	153.77
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 26	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 26	1.29
Euro to USD / Jul 26	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 25	5,399.22
Nasdaq / Jul 25	17,181.72
Dow Jones / Jul 25	39,935.07
India Sensex / Jul 26	80,709.64
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 26	37,865.35
Hang Seng / Jul 26	17,058.55
FTSE 100 / Jul 26	8,255.78
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 26	18,346.62

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 26	78.38
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 26	17,035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 26	215,621
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 26	2,374.19
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 26	68.62
Petrol/Litre / Jul 27	275.60

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jul 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jul 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jul 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jul 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jul 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jul 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jul 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jul 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jul 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jul 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jul 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jul 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jul 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jul 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jul 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jul 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jul 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jul 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Jul 27 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Jul 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Jul 27 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Jul 27 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Jul 27 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Jul 27 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 27 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Jul 27 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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