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Suspected crude oil transfer: Indonesia seizes Iran-flagged tanker

JAKARTA: Indonesian maritime authorities seized an Iranian-flagged tanker carrying more than 200,000 metric tons of...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Allies disappoint Zelensky’s plea for NATO membership timetable

VILNIUS: NATO leaders on Tuesday dashed Ukrainian leader Volodymr Zelensky’s hopes for a clear timeline to join ...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (July 11, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (July 12, 2023)...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

World Population Day: Message from Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNFPA Executive Director

TEXT: Imagine a world where everyone - all 8 billion of us - has a future bursting with promise and potential. Now...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

World Population Day: Message from Rehan Iqbal Baloch, Secretary to Government of Sindh Population Welfare Department

TEXT: Population Welfare Department of Sindh celebrates World Population Day annually on 11th July. Theme of World...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

World Population Day: Message from Dr. Muhammad Sohail Rajput, Chief Secretary, Sindh

TEXT: The “World Population Day” is celebrated globally on 11th July to draw attention to the growing population...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

World Population Day: Message from Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, Minister for Health & Population Welfare, Sindh

TEXT: The theme set this year for World Population Day 2023 highlights the need to advance gender equality to help...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

World Population Day: Message from Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister, Sindh

TEXT: It gives me great pleasure that Sindh, along with the global community, is commemorating World Population Day...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Housing schemes for KPC members: Sharjeel says govt to remove hindrances

KARACHI: Minister of Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sindh Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that Malir...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Zong 4G, Sehat Kahani collaborate in telemedicine services

KARACHI: Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading telecommunications operator, is pleased to announce a new chapter in its...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Punjab govt signs MoU with CPSP on specialisation of doctors

LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to make arrangements for specialization of doctors at the District...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Mohen-jo–Daro Express to be restored from 20th

LAHORE: Pakistan Railways (PR) has decided to restore Mohenjo-Daro express from the 20th of July. The train will...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

More rains predicted

LAHORE: The Met office has predicted that monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are likely to penetrate upper ...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

South Asia

Top India court to weigh legality of IIOJK direct rule

OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: India’s top court on Tuesday began considering a challenge to the 2019 imposition of direct ...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

ECP issues non-bailable arrest warrants for IK, Fawad

ISLAMABAD: The poll body on Tuesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Health professionals hold protest over Sweden incident

LAHORE: Post Graduate Medical Institute / Ameer Uddin Medical College Principal Prof. Dr. Muhammad Al-Fareed Zafar...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Land dispute in Parachinar: Kundi urges PM to resolve issue by convening jirga

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Spokesperson Faisal Karim Kundi has said that the position of Parachinar...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

LHC grants interim protective bail to Imran

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday granted interim protective bail to PTI chairman Imran Khan for two weeks in...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

LHC seeks reply from IK on ‘Cipher Controversy’ by 18th

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday sought reply from PTI chairman Imran Khan by July 18 on an appeal of...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Issuance of arms licences: NA body summons Interior Ministry’s secy with team over delay

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges summoned the secretary of the...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Al-Qadir Trust case: NAB summons IK on 13th

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Scheme launched for KP students: No nepotism would be tolerated in laptops distribution: PM

PESHAWAR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here Tuesday launched the ‘Prime Minister National Laptop Scheme’ for ...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Pakistan witnessing emergence of vibrant e-gaming culture

LAHORE: As e-sports are gaining popularity and recognition in various countries around the world, Pakistan is also...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Business & Economy

‘Govt accepts IMF programme with heavy heart’: PM inaugurates first phase of Fata varsity in Peshawar

PESHAWAR: In a somber acknowledgment of the prevailing economic hardships, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

July, August: PM’s engagements schedule readied

ISLAMABAD: The government has prepared Prime Minister’s hectic engagements schedule (July and August) meant to...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ========================== KIBOR...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Rates

EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Rates

EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,567.5745 ...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Rates

EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND

KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,109.2174...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

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 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Stocks

Last date of renunciation/payment

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

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Stocks

NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL)

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

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Letters

Russia’s growing influence in ME

Hosting his Arab Gulf counterparts in Moscow at sixth ministerial meeting of the Russia-GCC strategy dialogue,...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: A beleaguered economy

“Sad that!” “What? The state of the economy? The fact that simply getting a Fund program is the narrative, a...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

‘Special Investment Facilitation Council’ — the way forward—II

Pakistan needs a “Charter for Business” for the next 20 years, with sanctity as crucial as that of a...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Towards biogas policy

Biogas has acquired a new fillip in the wake of the Ukraine conflict in Europe. The latter wants to acquire...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Stocks

S&P 500, Dow rise ahead of monthly inflation data

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow rose modestly on Tuesday ahead of inflation data, as investors were hopeful...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

International Ghandhara Symposium begins: Promoting religious tourism will help foster peace globally: Alvi

ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi on Tuesday while stressing the need for promoting religious tourism in the region has...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Vertical distribution of resources: Provincial Finance Commission being formed: CM

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said that the newly elected representatives of the local bodies...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

PTI’s govt wrong economic policies weakened Pakistan: Marriyum

PESHAWAR: Reacting to Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s remarks about former, Prime Minister...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Punjab CM, cabinet members meet governor, discuss important issues

LAHORE: The caretaker Punjab Chief Minister, Syed Mohsin Naqvi, along with provincial ministers called on Punjab...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Rainy, windy spell likely from tomorrow

KARACHI: A fresh monsoon rainy and windy spell is likely to grip the country from 13th July till next Monday, which...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Dr Yasmin’s judicial remand extended

LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore on Tuesday extended the judicial remand of PTI leader Dr Yasmin...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Senate panel puts on hold two bills seeking ‘new provinces’

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice, on Tuesday, unanimously, decided that two ...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

LHC issues notices to PCB

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and others for July 20 ...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

‘Recharge Pakistan’ project approved

ISLAMABAD: Climate Change Ministry announced on Tuesday the approval to the Recharge Pakistan project that has...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Rates

Proposed right issues

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

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Rates

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Rates

BOARD MEETINGS

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

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ==================================== BR...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Rates

Member to Member

KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (July 11, 2023)....

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

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 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Rates

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (July 11, 2023)....

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (July 11, 2023)....

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ======================================= Offset...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (July 11, 2023)...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Rates

LME official prices

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

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Grains

EU 2023/24 soft wheat exports off to slower start

PARIS: Soft wheat exports from the European Union between July 1 and July 9 totalled 360,867 metric tons, down from...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Rates

Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 84,127 tonnes of cargo comprising 52,024 tonnes of import cargo and 32,103...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Grains

Scanty rains diminish India’s sugar output

SATARA/SANGLI/SOLAPUR, (India): Sugarcane growers in India’s top producing states are worried scanty rainfall...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Rates

Index hits 14-month high

KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday on the back of aggressive buying in almost...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (July 11,...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

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 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (July 11, 2023)....

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ======================== Open Bid Rs...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Commodities

CBoT corn futures decline

SINGAPORE: Chicago corn futures lost ground on Tuesday after a weekly US government report showed improvement in ...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Foreign countries to create their cluster in DSEZ: SACM

KARACHI: Many foreign companies and factories of different countries are likely to be relocated to Dhabiji Special...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Stakeholders hail ‘Green Pakistan Initiative’

LAHORE: Stakeholders welcoming the ‘Green Pakistan Initiative’ have said that for the first time the government,...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

FPCCI welcomes direct air link with Kazakhstan

LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) have welcomed commencing of a direct ...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Drug smugglers upping the game

EDITORIAL: Afghan opiates trade has become a serious challenge for law enforcers not only at the airports but also ...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

IMF’s SBA begins to pay dividends--so soon

EDITORIAL: The 29 June 2023 staff-level agreement (SLA) on the 3 billion dollar nine-month Stand-By Arrangement ...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Energy

Oil prices gain on weaker US dollar

NEW YORK: Oil prices jumped about 2% to a 10-week high on Tuesday, boosted by a falling US dollar, hopes for higher...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Commodities

Aluminium prices trim gains

LONDON: Aluminium prices trimmed gains on Tuesday as the dollar steadied ahead of a US inflation update, while...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Cotton & Textile

Sizeable activity seen on cotton market

LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday was steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton Analyst...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (July 11, 2023)...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Energy

Saudis to supply full oil volumes to Asia in Aug

SINGAPORE: Saudi Aramco has informed some clients in North Asia they will receive full nominated volumes of crude ...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 22.642 ...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Commodities

Malaysia palm oil stocks rise

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia’s palm oil inventories rose at the end of June but at a much slower than expected pace, as...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Energy

BP settles US natgas market manipulation case for $10.75m

NEW YORK: Oil major BP agreed to pay a civil penalty of $10.75 million to cover allegations company traders...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Energy

Sargodha district: FESCO completes 167 electricity development projects

FAISALABAD: Chairman FESCO (Wapda) Malik Tahsin Awan has said that 167 different electricity development projects...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Commodities

Gold prices fall

KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday saw a slump on the local market, traders said. The precious metal nosedived by ...

Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am

Energy

IMF, according to media reports, has reportedly accepted $8.2 billion financing gap plan presented by the Ministry of Finance

Updated 12 Jul, 2023 10:13am

Saudi deposits land just prior to key event

Pakistan receives deposits of $2 billion from Saudi Arabia

Updated 12 Jul, 2023 08:54am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 16	283.37
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 16	283.17
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 17	144.76
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 17	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 17	1.36
Euro to USD / Jun 17	1.16
UK LIBOR % / Jun 14	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 14	5,976.97
Nasdaq / Jun 14	19,406.83
Dow Jones / Jun 14	42,197.79
India Sensex / Jun 17	81,649.49
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 17	38,502.10
Hang Seng / Jun 17	23,945.81
FTSE 100 / Jun 17	8,845.59
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 17	23,441.60
France CAC40 / Jun 17	7,694.59

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 16	16,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 16	310,613
Petrol/Litre / Jun 17	258.43
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 17	72.01
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 17	3,388.42
Diesel/Litre / Jun 17	262.59
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 17	67.96

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Cresent Jute / Jun 17 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	5.57 ▲ 1 (21.88%)
First Dawood Prop. / Jun 17 First Dawood Properties Limited(FDPL)	4.55 ▲ 0.67 (17.27%)
Gulistan Sp. / Jun 17 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	9.28 ▲ 1 (12.08%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jun 17 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	18.98 ▲ 1.73 (10.03%)
Merit Packaging / Jun 17 Merit Packaging Limited(MERIT)	14.92 ▲ 1.36 (10.03%)
Service Textile / Jun 17 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	17.88 ▲ 1.63 (10.03%)
MACPAC Films / Jun 17 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	26.81 ▲ 2.44 (10.01%)
Bannu Woollen / Jun 17 Bannu Woollen Mills Limited(BNWM)	57.71 ▲ 5.25 (10.01%)
Shadman Cotton / Jun 17 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	57.33 ▲ 5.21 (10%)
Pak Datacom / Jun 17 Pak Datacom Limited(PAKD)	378.26 ▲ 34.39 (10%)

Stock	Price
Unicap Modaraba / Jun 17 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	3.86 ▼ -0.74 (-16.09%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Jun 17 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	3.31 ▼ -0.54 (-14.03%)
First Prudential Mod. / Jun 17 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	3.87 ▼ -0.52 (-11.85%)
Sardar Chemical / Jun 17 Sardar Chemical Industries Limited(SARC)	77.10 ▼ -8.57 (-10%)
Pakgen Power / Jun 17 Pakgen Power Limited(PKGP)	237.39 ▼ -26.38 (-10%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Jun 17 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	15,300.17 ▼ -1700.02 (-10%)
Hala Enterprise / Jun 17 Hala Enterprises Limited(HAEL)	24.86 ▼ -2.76 (-9.99%)
Calcorp Ltd / Jun 17 Calcorp Limited(CASH)	43.34 ▼ -4.8 (-9.97%)
Khyber Textile / Jun 17 Khyber Textile Mills Limited(KHYT)	1,457.04 ▼ -158.06 (-9.79%)
First Fid. Leasing / Jun 17 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	2.95 ▼ -0.32 (-9.79%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	239,756,205 ▼ -0.01
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Jun 17 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	97,496,465 ▼ -0.05
Sui South Gas / Jun 17 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	49,860,990 ▲ 1.54
Ist.Capital Sec / Jun 17 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	49,081,749 ▼ -0.54
B.O.Punjab / Jun 17 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	43,532,329 ▲ 0.17
Bank Makramah / Jun 17 Bank Makramah Limited(BML)	41,528,036 ▲ 0.2
Kohinoor Spining / Jun 17 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	37,900,841 ▼ -0.11
First Prudential Mod. / Jun 17 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	37,499,448 ▼ -0.52
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Jun 17 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	25,538,700 ▼ -0.21
First Dawood Prop. / Jun 17 First Dawood Properties Limited(FDPL)	23,790,756 ▲ 0.67

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