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Imran Khan recovering in hospital

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan is speedily recovering after undergoing minor surgical...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 07:01am

Faizabad: Police use tear gas, batons to quell PTI protest

ISLAMABAD: The city police on Friday fired tear gas shells and resorted to baton-charge to disperse supporters of...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 06:59am

Postmortem report: TV journalist’s mother moves IHC

ISLAMABAD: The mother of slain journalist Arshad Sharif, Friday, approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 06:57am

Govt sets up sub-jail in Capital ahead of long march

ISLAMABAD: The government has set up a sub-jail in the federal capital ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s ...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 06:53am

South Asia

Radical Hindu leader shot dead in Amritsar

AMRITSAR: A radical Hindu leader was shot dead in full public view in India on Friday as he protested the alleged...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 06:49am

Balakh Sher Mazari passes away

LAHORE: Former caretaker prime minister Sardar Mir Balakh Sher Mazari passed away in a local hospital on Friday. He...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 06:35am

World food prices hold steady in October: UN

PARIS: World food prices held steady in October, though cereal prices rose over uncertainty of a deal giving safe...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 06:29am

Track-and-trace system not implemented: Illegal cigarette trade continues to flourish

KARACHI: The volume of illegal cigarette trade continues to surge as the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR)...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 06:26am

Registration of potential taxpayers, HNWIs: FBR revives Directorate General of BTB

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revived the Directorate General of Broadening the Tax-Base Unit...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 06:24am

Twitter sacks half of staff as Musk launches overhaul

SAN FRANCISCO: Twitter sacked half of its 7,500-strong staff on Friday as new owner Elon Musk launched his major...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 06:17am

Alvi says humanity-based order should be pursued

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that an ethical, morality and humanity-based world order should be ...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (November 04, 2022) and the forecast for Saturday (November 05, 2022)...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Pak-Japan diplomatic relations: AOTS to hold mini expo to mark 70th anniversary on 10th

LAHORE: The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation & Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS) Japan Lahore Centre...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

BISP-Nadra sign MoU for new survey under dynamic registry

ISLAMABAD: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) and Nadra signed a bilateral agreement for new survey under...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Business leaders slam bid to assassinate IK

KARACHI: Leaders and members of United Business Group (UBG) Petron-in-Chief SM Muneer, President Zubair Tufail,...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Pakistani professionals: Employment opportunities in Saudi Arabia discussed

ISLAMABAD: Labor Attaché of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Majid Baker called on Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Health screening camp held by Alkhidmat

KARACHI: About 200 orphans, registered under ‘orphan care program’, received their annual health screening,...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Bid to assassinate IK: It’s a clear case of religious extremism: Rana

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Friday, while condemning the assassination attempt on Pakistan...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

KATI patron-in-chief condemns attack on Imran Khan

KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) patron-in-chief S M Muneer and president Faraz-ur-Rehman...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

KE’s crackdown on power theft

KARACHI: KE distribution teams recently conducted an operation against illegal electricity connections in ...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Marriyum rebuts PTI’s allegations

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday rebutted the allegations levelled...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Nehr-e-Khayyam Karachi: Hearing of illegal allotment of amenity plots adjourned

ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, Friday, adjourned the hearing of the illegal allotment of amenity plots at...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

More cooperation with KSA in political, security domains vowed

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have expressed the resolve to further strengthen the longstanding bilateral...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

PM’s China visit: main takeaways

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif concluded his two-day November 1-2 visit to China. With effectively on one day at his...

Updated 05 Nov, 2022 07:06am

Senate panel draft recommendations on legislation process

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation on Friday drafted recommendations to the federal government...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Education with a mission

It was in 1847 that Reverend Henry Brereton, the first Chaplain of Karachi, established the Karachi Grammar School...

Updated 05 Nov, 2022 07:10am

Flood-hit Pakistan seeks loss and damage ‘compensation’ at COP27

Pakistan’s climate change minister, Sherry Rehman, is heading to Egypt for the UN COP27 climate summit with one...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

China’s markets clutch at economy reopening straws

Rumours of a possible end to stringent Covid-19 lockdowns have sent China’s stock markets flying this week despite...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Letters

PM’s package for farmers

According to media reports, prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a special financial package to promote...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Rs46.3bn approved by Sindh CM for restoration of 71 flood-hit roads

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has approved the overhauling and reconstruction of 71 roads ...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Did we not learn anything from BB’s assassination?

“I am devastated.” “Indeed, my question: did we not learn anything from Benazir Bhutto’s assassination?”...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

First international robotic surgery symposium begins at SIUT

KARACHI: The first ever 2-day international robotic surgery symposium in the country organised by SIUT began in...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Free and fair elections: Kaira underscores need for PDM govt-PTI dialogue without conditions

ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs Qamar Zaman Kaira said that there is a need for ...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Sindh govt promotes 1,200 teachers of Karachi

KARACHI: Sindh government on Friday promoted 1,200 teachers of Karachi who were waiting for their promotions for...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Shaukat Khanum Hospital: police arrests man for ‘suspicious activities’

LAHORE: Law enforcement agencies (LEAs) on Friday arrested a suspect outside Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital where...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Citizens in Lahore: Average age reduced by 2.7 years due to smog: NCHR

LAHORE: The average age of the citizens of Lahore has reduced by 2.7 years due to the rising phenomenon of smog, ...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Illegal land allotment: Dost Mazari sent to judicial remand

LAHORE: A city magistrate on Friday denied further physical remand of former deputy speaker of Punjab Assembly Dost...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

PTI demands immediate removal of IGP Punjab

LAHORE: Expressing disappointment over the performance of the Inspector General of Police Punjab, PTI senior...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

PFA carries out inspection drive

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Friday carried out an inspection operation of food points situated on...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Punjab cabinet slams attack on Imran

LAHORE: Punjab Cabinet, which met here Friday with Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi in the chair, unanimously...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Environmental emergency imposed on Punjab

LAHORE: Environmental emergency has been imposed across the province, to save the people from the hazards of Smog....

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Asif says IK was attacked for ‘crossing red lines of religion’

ISLAMABAD: The Minister for Defence, Khawaja Asif, on Friday appeared remorseless over the assassination bid on...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

ECP extends date for LG polls in ICT

ISLAMABAD: Electoral body, Friday, extended the date for local government elections in 101 union councils (UCs) of...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Stocks

Stock market recoils

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday witnessed a bearish trend due to panic selling on investor concern over...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Pakistan, China share destiny, says PM

BEIJING: Pakistan will work with China to promote a shared destiny of achievements and progress, and foster peace ...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Organic agriculture most valuable in Thar after coal: SAU VC

HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam Vice Chancellor Dr Fateh Marri said organic agriculture is the ...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Stocks

NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL)

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

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Stocks

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

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

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Stocks

Last date of renunciation/payment

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

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

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 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 04, 2022)

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 04, 2022)

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 04, 2022)

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (November 04, 2022)

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Cotton & Textile

Prices firm on cotton market

LAHORE: The local cotton market on Friday remained steady and the trading volume remained very low. Naseem Usman...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Rates

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (November 04, 2022)....

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (November 04, 2022)....

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (November 04, 2022). ======================== Open Bid...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Industry

Continuity of GSP Plus status: KCCI chief requests Belgian envoy to support Pakistan for renewal

KARACHI: While referring to president KCCI’s request for supporting Pakistan in continuity of GSP Plus status ...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Taxes

SCBPL delivers record Rs36.4bn PBT for Q3

KARACHI: Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited (SCBPL) delivers record profit before tax of PKR 36.4 billion,...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Commodities

Gold prices bounce back

KARACHI: Gold prices on Friday bounced back on the local market, traders said. They grew by Rs500 to Rs151500 per...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Companies

Shell Pakistan celebrates 75 years in Pakistan

KARACHI: Being the oldest energy company in the country, with a strong and rich legacy, Shell Pakistan hosted a...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Rates

EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 04, 2022)

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Rates

BOARD MEETINGS

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

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Rates

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Rates

Proposed right issues

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

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (November 04, 2022)

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (November 04, 2022)

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 04, 2022)

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Rates

EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND

KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 04, 2022)

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Rates

EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (November 04, 2022)

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 04, 2022)

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

CS, IGP urged to deploy force outside Governor’s House

LAHORE: Punjab Governor House administration wrote a letter to Punjab’s Chief Secretary and Inspector General of...

Updated 05 Nov, 2022 11:37am

Imran Khan says ‘hit by 4 bullets’ but won’t give in

Everyone should be ready and wait for my call, Imran adds

Updated 05 Nov, 2022 11:32am

Chinese leadership communicated: Security of Chinese, projects ‘highest priority’

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office said Friday that the government gives the highest level of priority to safety and security...

Updated 05 Nov, 2022 11:32am

China agrees to provide latest met equipment: Saad

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Railways and Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafiqe said on Friday that China agreed to enhance the...

Updated 05 Nov, 2022 11:33am

Thar power plant to get PPA effectiveness from execution date

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to allow effectiveness of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) of 1320-MW of...

Updated 05 Nov, 2022 11:34am

TAPI gas pipeline: Only Turkmenistan offered strategic commitment: Musaddiq

ISLAMABAD: Federal government has received a strategic commitment from Turkmenistan for the construction of the...

Updated 05 Nov, 2022 11:36am

Furnace oil: Slow upliftment may lead to closure of refineries

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and local refineries have raised serious concerns on slow upliftment of furnace...

Updated 05 Nov, 2022 11:37am

RON 95 and above: ECC hikes PL from Rs20 to Rs50 per litre

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved an increase in petroleum levy (PL)...

Updated 05 Nov, 2022 11:40am

Army reacts strongly to allegations

ISLAMABAD: Military on Friday reacted sharply to the allegations levelled by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PIT) Imran...

Updated 05 Nov, 2022 11:35am

Missed revenue target

EDITORIAL: After exceeding projections for several months, it’s the same old story at the Federal Board of Revenue...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

No case filed yet

WAZIRABAD: No case could yet be filed against the murder of Muazzam, who died in firing during the long march of...

Updated 05 Nov, 2022 02:56pm

G7 calls on oil-rich countries to up production

MÜNSTER, (Germany): The Group of Seven club of rich countries on Friday called on oil-producing states to increase...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

KPK health programme: $100m financing pact signed with ADB

ISLAMABAD: The government has signed a financing agreement worth $100 million with the Asian Development Bank (ADB)...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

SPI inflation up 0.53pc WoW

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) based inflation for the week ended on November 3, recorded an ...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Money & Banking

Persons not appearing on ATL: Commissioners told to enforce collection of higher rates of WHT by banks

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Asim Ahmad Friday directed Chief Commissioners Inland Revenue...

Updated 05 Nov, 2022 11:31am

Iran ready to deliver oil to India

NEW DELHI: Iran wants to sell oil to India and is ready to deliver it, Iran’s ambassador to India Iraj Elahi said...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Companies

Coca-Cola brings global ‘Fuzetea’ iced-tea brand to Pakistan

LAHORE: The Coca-Cola Company has launched the iced-tea category in Pakistan with its billion-dollar ready-to-drink...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

IK’s address: way out of the uncertainty?

EDITORIAL: First things first, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has a struggle trying to force or...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 18	280.70
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 18	280.45
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 18	142.18
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 18	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 18	1.33
Euro to USD / Apr 18	1.14
UK LIBOR % / Apr 18	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 17	5,282.70
India Sensex / Apr 17	78,553.20
Nasdaq / Apr 17	16,286.45
Hang Seng / Apr 17	21,395.14
FTSE 100 / Apr 17	8,275.66
Dow Jones / Apr 17	39,142.23
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 17	21,205.86
France CAC40 / Apr 17	7,285.86
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 18	34,730.28

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 18	64.68
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 18	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 18	299,811
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 18	3,326.85
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 18	67.13
Petrol/Litre / Apr 20	254.63
Diesel/Litre / Apr 20	258.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Apr 18 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	3.44 ▲ 0.99 (40.41%)
Universal Ins. / Apr 18 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	10.36 ▲ 0.99 (10.57%)
Oilboy Energy / Apr 18 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	10.91 ▲ 1 (10.09%)
Popular Islamic / Apr 18 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	13.70 ▲ 1.25 (10.04%)
Safe Mix Con.Lt / Apr 18 Safe Mix Concrete Limited(SMCPL)	18.11 ▲ 1.65 (10.02%)
Bunnys Limited / Apr 18 Bunnys Limited(BNL)	26.91 ▲ 2.45 (10.02%)
Nimir Resins / Apr 18 Nimir Resins Limited(NRSL)	46.70 ▲ 4.25 (10.01%)
At-Tahur Ltd. / Apr 18 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	63.90 ▲ 5.81 (10%)
Bawany Air Products / Apr 18 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	35.63 ▲ 3.24 (10%)
Sunrays Textile / Apr 18 Sunrays Textile Mills Limited(SUTM)	97.10 ▲ 8.83 (10%)

Stock	Price
Oilboy Energy(R) / Apr 18 Oilboy Energy Limited(R)(OBOYR2)	0.64 ▼ -0.43 (-40.19%)
Shaheen Ins. / Apr 18 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	5.84 ▼ -1.33 (-18.55%)
Century Ins. / Apr 18 Century Insurance Company Limited(CENI)	41.25 ▼ -8.57 (-17.2%)
Escorts Bank / Apr 18 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	5.86 ▼ -0.98 (-14.33%)
Sec. Inv. Bank / Apr 18 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	9.50 ▼ -1.55 (-14.03%)
Habib Ins. / Apr 18 Habib Insurance Company Limited(HICL)	6.92 ▼ -0.69 (-9.07%)
Gulshan Sp. / Apr 18 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	3.18 ▼ -0.3 (-8.62%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Apr 18 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	12.87 ▼ -1.1 (-7.87%)
First Fid. Leasing / Apr 18 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	2 ▼ -0.16 (-7.41%)
Zephyr Textile / Apr 18 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	11.56 ▼ -0.92 (-7.37%)

Stock	Volume
Sui South Gas / Apr 18 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	38,238,255 ▲ 1.64
Pak Int.Bulk / Apr 18 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	30,965,499 ▲ 0.18
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 18 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	22,907,790 ▲ 0.09
Cnergyico PK / Apr 18 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	17,544,373 ▲ 0.01
Maple Leaf Cement / Apr 18 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	12,813,509 ▲ 0.94
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	11,614,194 ▲ 0
Pak Elektron / Apr 18 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	10,998,433 ▼ -0.42
Habib Bank / Apr 18 Habib Bank Limited(HBL)	9,362,714 ▼ -5.52
Oilboy Energy(R) / Apr 18 Oilboy Energy Limited(R)(OBOYR2)	9,098,065 ▼ -0.43
B.O.Punjab / Apr 18 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	8,925,360 ▼ -0.09

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