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India’s tech capital on alert after death of actor

BENGALURU: Offices and shops in India’s tech capital of Bengaluru shut down on Friday and police were brought in ...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

US successfully tests hypersonic booster motor in Utah

WASHINGTON: The Pentagon successfully tested a booster rocket motor on Thursday designed to power a launch vehicle...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Russia signals not ready to let Taliban into UN

UNITED NATIONS: No-one is in a hurry to recognize the Taliban as Afghanistan’s government, Russian UN Ambassador...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

India re-appoints central bank governor Das for 3 more years

MUMBAI: India has re-appointed central bank governor Shaktikanta Das for three more years or until further orders, ...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Biden has unusually long meeting with pope

VATICAN CITY: US President Joe Biden held an unusually long meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Friday as a...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Ikea pays out 110m euros in Covid bonuses

STOCKHOLM: Ikea will pay a total of 110 million euros ($128 million) in bonuses to employees worldwide as reward for...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rich nations sound climate alarm as calls for action grow

ROME: Leaders of the 20 richest countries will acknowledge the existential threat of climate change and will take...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Armed operation against TLP protestors: Report sought from Secretary interior, Pemra

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Friday, sought reports from the secretary interior and the Pakistan...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Safdar all praise for Maryam’s leadership

ISLAMABAD: Captain Safdar (retd), the spouse of Maryam Nawaz, on Friday said that he sees his wife as the “prime...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rising tide of Islamophobia in India: Pakistan condemns attacks on mosques, Muslims in Tripura

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemned the vandalisation of several mosques, houses and shops of Muslims by radical...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

110 more dengue cases reported in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The capital, Islamabad is facing a continuous rise in dengue fever cases with 110 more cases reported...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Faisal Afridi promoted to ICC Int’l panel of umpires

LAHORE: Former first-class cricketer Faisal Khan Afridi has been promoted to the ICC’s International Panel of...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

LG elections in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: Parties, candidates, polling agents required to ‘avoid insulting ECP’

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has barred political parties, candidates and their agents for...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Industry

TDAP, TIC Bangkok organise virtual B2B session on dates

KARACHI: TDAP in collaboration with the Commercial Section of Bangkok,organized a session of virtual B2B meetings...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Service delivery systems: Sindh, Punjab healthcare commissions join hands

KARACHI: The healthcare commissions of Punjab and Sindh will collaborate to further improve the healthcare service...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

SC orders demolition of Tejori Heights within a month

KARACHI: The Karachi Registry of the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday ordered the demolition of the illegal ...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The difference between Rahman Malik and Sheikh Rashid

“I would like to make some comparisons…” “Which field? Entertainment?” “Yes. So what’s the ...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Careem further strengthens its safety protocols

KARACHI: Careem has further strengthened its safety protocols by onboarding specialized agencies including Mohafiz...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

KE employees assaulted during anti-power theft operation near Hub: spokesman

KARACHI: Several employees of K-Electric on Friday sustained injuries as unidentified men offered resistance when KE...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Oil giant Saudi Arabia sees opportunity in climate crisis

The climate crisis does not look like good news for the oil industry, but Saudi Arabia is sniffing an opportunity...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Is Asia and the Pacific ready for the global climate stage?

As the leaders of Asia and the Pacific prepare to head to Glasgow for the26th United Nations Climate Change...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Wake up before it’s too late — II

Turkey was not admitted to the European Union (EU) mainly because of the fact that the union is inherently a ...

Updated 30 Oct, 2021 02:55pm

Might is right

The League of Nations was the first worldwide intergovernmental organisation whose principal mission was to maintain...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Letters

What’s in store?

Price hike is now the number one issue for a vast majority of country’s people. They’re finding it extremely...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Pandora Papers: PMIC proceedings: collection of information, data underway

ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Inspection Commission (PMIC) has commenced its proceedings regarding the Pandora...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

411 fresh dengue cases reported in Lahore

LAHORE: There is no respite in dengue cases in Lahore, as over 411 fresh cases were reported during the last 24 ...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Governor confers awards on 30 personalities

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar conferred Governor Awards to over 30 personalities in recognition ...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

250 arrested for ‘forcefully’ closing down markets in Lahore

LAHORE: The Lahore police on Friday picked up at least 250 miscreants from various retail and wholesale markets ...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

IBA Karachi holds session with Italian consul general

KARACHI: The International Resource Centre at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi held a session...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Mobile phone, internet services: Ministry faces problems in some districts of Balochistan

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication is facing administrative and security...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Punjab govt approves 9 schemes worth Rs20.88bn

LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved nine development schemes with an estimated cost of Rs20.88 billion. The...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

President upholds decision of Wafaqi Mohtasib

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has upheld the decision of the Wafaqi Mohtasib ordering the Lahore Electric Supply...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Stocks

Indian shares fall for third day

BENGALURU: Indian shares closed in the red for the third straight session on Friday, dragged by banks and IT firms,...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Stocks

Microsoft brings S&P 500, Nasdaq back into record territory

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq crept back up to record territory on Friday after a boost from Microsoft,...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Turkey pressing US for F-16 fighters

WASHINGTON: The United States is discussing Turkey’s request to buy F-16 fighters after a deal for more advanced...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Facebook’s future tops agenda at Web Summit

PARIS: Facebook will face intense scrutiny over its future at next week’s Web Summit, with its “Meta” rebrand...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Pakistan’s Textile Industry: Post-Covid Scenario

TEXT: The textile industry is an ever-growing market worldwide; likewise, it is considered one of the most vital...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Pakistan’s Textile Industry: Messages from Sohail Pasha Chairman Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA)

TEXT: It is a matter of great pleasure and immense satisfaction that Pakistan is moving towards economic growth,...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Pakistan’s Textile Industry: Messages from Mian Muhammad Aslam Iqbal

TEXT: Government is transforming Punjab into a hub of investment, trade and economic activities. Within a short span...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Turkish Republic Day: Sustainable Tourism in Turkey

TEXT: Türkiye offers numerous sustainable travel options for visitors who are environmentally-conscious, seek to...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Turkish Republic Day: Message from Muhammad Farooq Afzal Founder President Pakistan Turkey Business Forum

TEXT: The people and the Government of Pakistan express their heartiest congratulations to the brotherly people and...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Turkish Republic Day: Message from Can Dinçer Chief Commercial Officer of Arçelik A.?.

TEXT: ‘Cumhuriyet Bayram?’, or the Turkish Republic Day is celebrated with great fanfare as a national festival...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (October 29, 2021) and the forecast for Saturday (October 30, 2021)....

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Stocks

NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL)

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

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Stocks

Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates

KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates....

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Stocks

Last date of renunciation/payment

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

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

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 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

PSX stays bullish: BRIndex100 ends flat

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed higher on the last trading day of the week following expectations over...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Energy

Defence, energy and trade: Pakistan, Turkey to hold HLSCC meeting next month

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkey are likely to hold the 7th session of High Level Strategic Cooperation Council ...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Energy

Fertiliser plants: Gas companies directed to ensure uninterrupted gas supply

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin has directed gas companies (the SSGCL...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Energy

Oil prices rebound, edge up ahead of OPEC meeting

NEW YORK: US crude prices edged higher on Friday, turning positive after an early decline, supported by expectations...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

LME official prices

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

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (October 29, 2021)....

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Open Bid ...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (October 29, 2021)....

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (October 29, 2021)....

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

KARACHI: The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

Member to Member

KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (October 29, 2021)....

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (October 29, 2021). ==================================== BR...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

BOARD MEETINGS

KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange....

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

Board meetings in progress

KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange....

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange....

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

Proposed right issues

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

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

Clearing Schedule for T+2 System

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

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,458.0860...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND

KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND

KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND

KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer ...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,224.4287 Bid...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ========================...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ========================...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ========================== KIBOR...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

LIBOR interbank offered rates

LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (October 29, 2021)....

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Forex

Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

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

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (October ...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Forex

Banks rates for currency notes (buying and selling)

KARACHI: The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on ...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

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 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Friday (October 29, ...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Forex

Currency notes: exchange rates

KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Forex

Exchange rates: buying and selling

KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (October...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

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 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Rates

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

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

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am

Lending to government: SBP’s profit down 35pc on lower income

SBP attributes decline in profit to maturing of PIBs, and decrease in average interest rate during FY21

Updated 30 Oct, 2021 09:40am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 6	278.65
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 6	278.45
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 6	142.03
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 6	0.84
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 6	1.31
Euro to USD / Sep 6	1.11

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 6	5,408.42
India Sensex / Sep 6	81,183.93
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 6	36,391.47
Nasdaq / Sep 6	16,690.83
Hang Seng / Sep 6	17,444.30
FTSE 100 / Sep 6	8,181.47
Dow Jones / Sep 6	40,345.41
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 6	18,301.90

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 6	67.67
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 6	227,970.30
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 6	2,497.41
Cotton US¢/pound / Sep 6	67.88
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 7	18,535
Petrol/Litre / Sep 9	259.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Sep 9 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Sep 9 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Sep 9 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Sep 9 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Sep 9 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Sep 9 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Sep 9 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Sep 9 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Sep 9 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Sep 9 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Sep 9 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Sep 9 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Sep 9 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Sep 9 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Sep 9 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Sep 9 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Sep 9 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Sep 9 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Sep 9 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Sep 9 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Sep 9 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Sep 9 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Sep 9 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Sep 9 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Sep 9 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Sep 9 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Sep 9 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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