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PM vows to complete IMF loan programme

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Managing Director of International Monetary Fund (IMF)...

Updated 25 Jun, 2023 10:32am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (June 24, 2023) and the forecast for Sunday (June 25, 2023)...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

CDWP clears as many as 28 projects worth Rs309.14bn

ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) cleared as many as 28 development projects at a cost of...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

FIA arrests unauthorised overseas employment promoter

KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) claimed to have arrested an alleged unauthorized overseas employment...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Governor directs to resolve public complaints

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori on Saturday reviewed the progress on the resolutions to public...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Prices of essential kitchen items show mixed trend

ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a mixed trend during this week past against the...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

APNS condoles death of Jamal Abdul Nasir’s mother

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

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Biden speaks by phone with Western leaders on Russian crisis

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Saturday discussed the unfolding crisis in Russia with the leaders of France,...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Former finance minister Miftah quits PML-N

ISLAMABAD: Former finance minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) stalwart Miftah Ismail on Saturday left...

Updated 25 Jun, 2023 10:36am

Moscow braces for Wagner assault as rebels defy Putin rage

MOSCOW: Rebel mercenaries advanced north towards Moscow after seizing a key military base Saturday, just as Kremlin...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

GB, southwestern Balochistan: Temperature expected to soar significantly in July

KARACHI: Temperature in Gilgit-Baltistan and southwestern Balochistan is likely to soar significantly higher than...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Cop martyred in Kech suicide blast

TURBAT: A cop was martyred while two including a female constable sustained injuries in a suicide blast in Turbat...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

NA acknowledges global support to Pakistan’s fight against climate change

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Saturday unanimously recognized and expressed gratitude for the contributions of...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

267 Rescuers trained for various tehsils of Punjab

LAHORE: The passing out parade of 267 Rescuers trained for different tehsils of Punjab was held at Emergency ...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

May 9 violence: US officials meet suspect Khadija Shah in Lahore jail

LAHORE: A team of the United States officials held a meeting with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist Khadija...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over ceasefire violation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday summoned the Indian Charge d’ Affaires and a strong protest was lodged with him...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

FIA arrests human trafficker at Lyari

KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency FIA on Saturday arrested an alleged human trafficker from Lyari in an...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Fesco holds online Katcheries to address complaints

FAISALABAD: On the special directives of the Ministry of Energy (Power Division), online Katcheries are being held...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

LGH doctors save girl’s life by retrieving needle from lungs

LAHORE: The doctors of the Lahore General Hospital (LGH) saved the life of a young girl after retrieving needle from...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Punjab CS for steps aimed at giving big boost to agriculture

LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman has emphasized the need to promote mechanization for agricultural...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Two martyred, one injured in firing of Indian forces along LoC: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Two civilians were martyred and another critically injured when Indian forces opened indiscriminate fire...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Pervez Elahi allowed post-arrest bail

LAHORE: A special court on Saturday allowed post-arrest bail to former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervez Elahi ...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

HMC employees: MQM-P concerned over non-payment of salaries ahead Eid

HYDERABAD: The MPA of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Nasir Qureshi has complained that less than a week ...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

JI says will take out a ‘million march’ in Karachi

ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chapter Emir Engineer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has announced to organise a...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Punjab Governor praises budget

LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman said on Saturday that the government has presented people-friendly...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Minister says floods hit 33m people last year

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Shazia Marri on Saturday said 33 million people were...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Abu Dhabi Port Group-KPT MoU hailed by analyst

KARACHI: Abu Dhabi Port Group’s MoU with Karachi Port Trust (KPT) for terminal operation of the Karachi Gateway...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Lahore hit by unannounced power outages as demand-supply gap widens

LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has started unannounced load-shedding in the city after widening...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Expo Riva del Garda in Italy: Leather footwear: country’s potential highlighted

LAHORE: General Secretary, Pakistan Footwear Association, Ahmad Fawad Farooq as the keynote speaker at the...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

LWMC cancels staff’s Eid holidays

LAHORE: The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) has cancelled the holidays of its staff during the festive days ...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

BISP secy shares data with Yemeni team ‘Up to Rs81bn disbursed to beneficiaries’

ISLAMABAD: Up to Rs81 billion, so far, have been disbursed to some nine million deserving Kifaalat beneficiaries...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Romanian envoy passes away

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Romania to Pakistan, Nicolae Goia passed away on Saturday, Foreign Office announced. ...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

AC acquits Nawaz Sharif in illegal allotment of plots case

LAHORE: An accountability court on Saturday acquitted former prime minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif in a ...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Entire amount of dower shall be payable on demand: LHC

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court held that according to the Muslim Family laws, where no details about the mode of...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

ECP extends voter registration deadline till July 23

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Saturday extended the voters’ registration deadline for ...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Bilawal optimistic about electoral prospects

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leaders hailing from Rawalpindi, Attock, Sialkot, Khushab, Jhelum, and...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Energy

China keeps coal, gas-fired plants as backup for green power

SINGAPORE: Record heat across Asia is putting its surging renewable power fleet to the test, highlighting the need...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Letters

Zardari’s pragmatism

Pakistan People’s Party Vice-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari is widely described as an astute politician. Yes, he is. He...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Energy

Naphtha margin down

NEW DELHI: Asia’s naphtha refining profit margin posted a weekly loss of about 74% amid poor demand fundamentals...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Commodities

Asia Gold: India flips to premium as price dip lures some

BENGALURU /MUMBAI: The physical gold market in India flipped to a premium this week as a pullback in domestic prices...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Commodities

EU wheat falls back with Chicago on rain prospects, demand gloom

PARIS: Euronext wheat slid on Friday, retreating from a two-month high as negative export sentiment and rain hopes...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Commodities

US soyabean, corn futures down

CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn and soyabean futures fell to one-week lows on Friday, pressured by forecasts ...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Commodities

ICE canola futures drop

WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures dropped on Friday for a second straight day, weighed down spill-over...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Commodities

Japan rubber futures easier on economic woes

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures appeared poised for their worst Weekly drop in nearly three months on Friday, as...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Energy

Asian spot LNG prices ease

LONDON: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices were down this week but remained 33% up from its lowest level...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Energy

US natgas falls on lower demand forecast

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 3% on Friday on forecasts for less demand next week than previously...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Energy

HSFO margins rally past one-year highs

SINGAPORE: Asia’s refining margins for high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) exceeded one-year highs on Friday, with...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (June 24, 2023)...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Cotton & Textile

Spot rate ends week with Rs1900 losses

LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Saturday decreased the spot rate by Rs 500 per...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Industry

‘Charter of economy’ LCCI lauds politicians for positively responding to chamber’s suggestions

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Saturday welcomed the gestures of the politicians for...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Money & Banking

Banks to collect taxes, duties on 27th, 28th & 30th: SBP

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued instructions for collection of taxes and duties on 27th, 28th...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Cut in import bill of canola planned: Punjab to launch drive to expand under-cultivation area

LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday presided over a meeting at CM Office in which...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (June 24, 2023). ======================================= Offset...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

4-month KP budget

EDITORIAL: KP (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) chief minister’s advisor on finance Himayatullah Khan presented a Rs462.4...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Healthcare as a fundamental right

EDITORIAL: HRCP’s (Human Rights Commission of Pakistan’s) call for making the right to health a fundamental part...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Devastating effects of drug abuse

June 26 marks the International Day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. The theme for 2023 is “People...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Solar project in Sindh: MoFA urges PD to facilitate Norwegian firm

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has requested Power Division to extend all possible facilitation ...

Updated 25 Jun, 2023 10:27am

Board terminates service contract of SNGPL MD

The BoD passes resolution to exercise MD's powers until a committee reviews the matter

Updated 25 Jun, 2023 09:52am

Mobile phones worth $516.488m imported during 11 months

ISLAMABAD: The country imported mobile phones worth $516.488 million during the first 11 months (July-May) of the...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

KP: ECP approves bureaucratic reshuffle

ABBOTTABAD: In view of the upcoming general elections, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Saturday ...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

Energy

Italy’s Maire Tecnimont wins $2bn KSA petrochemical contracts

BENGALURU: Italian engineering group Maire Tecnimont said it has won two contracts valued at about $2 billion ...

Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am

CJP for making tax regime reliable, consistent

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial has said that the tax regime for the businessmen must be...

Updated 25 Jun, 2023 09:49am

Energy transition initiative: Power Div all set to send study team to Denmark

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Office (PMO) is said to have given a go-ahead to Power Division to despatch its team of...

Updated 25 Jun, 2023 09:46am

Govt revisits Budget FY24: A last-ditch effort to secure stalled IMF tranche

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar says changes in the budget made after PM Shehbaz's meeting with IMF MD

Updated 25 Jun, 2023 07:23pm

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar presented demands for grants which were approved after voice voting without any cut motion

Updated 25 Jun, 2023 07:23pm

Massive changes introduced in Finance Bill

Govt withdraws certain exemptions, re-imposes/increases regulatory duties on imports of luxury items

Updated 25 Jun, 2023 05:02pm

‘Data protection bill lacks in certain areas’

ISLAMABAD: The data protection bill lacks in certain areas including storage of data, cross-border transfer of...

Updated 25 Jun, 2023 09:42am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 12	281.63
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 12	281.43
USD to Japanese Yen / May 12	145.91
USD to Swiss Franc / May 12	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / May 12	1.33
Euro to USD / May 12	1.12
UK LIBOR % / May 9	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 9	5,659.91
Nasdaq / May 9	17,928.92
Dow Jones / May 9	41,249.38
India Sensex / May 12	81,746.51
Tokyo Nikkei / May 12	37,643.20
Hang Seng / May 12	23,174.79
FTSE 100 / May 12	8,559.54
Germany DAX 30 / May 12	23,721.61
France CAC40 / May 12	7,802.81

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 9	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 9	300,840
Petrol/Litre / May 12	252.63
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 12	61.81
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 12	3,279.94
Diesel/Litre / May 12	256.64
Cotton US¢/pound / May 12	67.45

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Media Times Ltd / May 12 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	1.89 ▲ 0.38 (25.17%)
Kohinoor Spining / May 12 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	4.99 ▲ 1 (25.06%)
Dewan Farooque Sp. / May 12 Dewan Farooque Spinning Mills Limited(DFSM)	2.95 ▲ 0.58 (24.47%)
Cresent Jute / May 12 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	3.23 ▲ 0.63 (24.23%)
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / May 12 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	2.50 ▲ 0.45 (21.95%)
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / May 12 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	5.35 ▲ 0.93 (21.04%)
Cres.Star Ins. / May 12 Crescent Star Insurance Limited(CSIL)	2.73 ▲ 0.47 (20.8%)
Al-Shaheer Corp / May 12 Al Shaheer Corporation Limited(ASC)	5.88 ▲ 1 (20.49%)
Chenab Ltd / May 12 Chenab Limited(CHBL)	5.92 ▲ 0.91 (18.16%)
Ghani Chemworld / May 12 Ghani Chemworld Limited(GCWL)	6.85 ▲ 1 (17.09%)

Stock	Price
Shams Textile / May 12 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	21.50 ▼ -2 (-8.51%)
Ali Asghar / May 12 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	41.10 ▼ -3.77 (-8.4%)
National Silk / May 12 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	38.55 ▼ -3.5 (-8.32%)
Quetta Textile / May 12 Quetta Textile Mills Limited(QUET)	10.31 ▼ -0.75 (-6.78%)
Din Tex. / May 12 Din Textile Mills Limited(DINT)	47 ▼ -2.99 (-5.98%)
Pak Leather / May 12 Pak Leather Crafts Limited(PAKL)	28.25 ▼ -1.75 (-5.83%)
First Elite Cap.Mod / May 12 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	17.60 ▼ -0.84 (-4.56%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / May 12 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	309 ▼ -12.01 (-3.74%)
Sana Ind / May 12 Sana Industries Limited(SNAI)	23.50 ▼ -0.81 (-3.33%)
Pak Paper Prod / May 12 Pakistan Paper Products Limited(PPP)	148.99 ▼ -5.12 (-3.32%)

Stock	Volume
At-Tahur Ltd. / May 12 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	63,608,223 ▲ 1.3
K-Electric Ltd. / May 12 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	62,674,180 ▲ 0.46
WorldCall Telecom / May 12 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	55,399,701 ▲ 0.16
Power Cement / May 12 Power Cement Limited(POWER)	33,004,410 ▲ 1.24
Cnergyico PK / May 12 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	31,390,506 ▲ 1
B.O.Punjab / May 12 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	27,329,645 ▲ 1
Hub Power Co. / May 12 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	21,298,437 ▲ 12.58
Kohinoor Spining / May 12 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	21,140,907 ▲ 1
Pak Int.Bulk / May 12 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	14,283,308 ▲ 1
Pak Elektron / May 12 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	11,680,258 ▲ 4.02

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