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South Asia

India launches key test for manned orbital mission

NEW DELHI: India on Saturday successfully launched the first unmanned trial run of its upcoming crewed orbital...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Europe

Climate ‘loss and damage’ talks end in failure

PARIS: A crucial meeting on climate “loss and damages” ahead of COP28 ended in failure Saturday, with countries...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Cairo Peace Summit ends without Gaza breakthrough

CAIRO: Arab leaders at a Cairo summit on Saturday condemned Israeli bombardment of Gaza as Europeans said civilians...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Balochistan Digital Roadmap 2030: CM given high-level briefing

QUETTA: Balochistan’s Caretaker Chief Minister directed on Saturday that the Information Technology (IT) ...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Extreme weather variability: Experts call for switching to biofortified crops to deal with malnutrition challenge

KARACHI: The experts have warned climate change-related unexpected temperature variability and extreme weather ...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Omar Ayub criticises ‘VIP protocol’ for Nawaz

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Omar Ayub on Saturday strongly denounced the VVIP...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Iranian CG calls on Sindh CM

KARACHI: Consul General of Iran Hassan Noorian called on Sindh Chief Minister Maqbool Baqar in Karachi on Saturday...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

AI & Big Data Expo Europe: Pakistan embassy in The Hague sets up ‘Tech Destination Pakistan’ pavilion

ISLAMABAD: Embassy of Pakistan, the Hague in collaboration with the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) and Trade...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (October 21, 2023) and the forecast for Sunday (October 22, 2023)...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Cyclonic storm ‘TEJ’ poses no threat

KARACHI: The weatherly deep depression over southwest of Arabian Sea has grown into a cyclonic storm (TEJ), swirling...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Commodities

El Nino worries Brazil soya farmers as planting progresses

SAO PAULO: Soyabean farmers in top growing state Mato Grosso worry that scarce rains and high temperatures will lead...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

PBF chief says Hamas-Israel war has posed threat to global peace

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

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Letters

Nawaz Sharif’s conciliatory tone

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid and deposed prime minister returned to Pakistan yesterday after spending...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Commodities

Iron ore slumps as China property, steel output woes persist

SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures declined on Friday, weighed down by concerns about China’s property market and...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil futures gain

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures posted a weekly gain on Friday as strong export data and rising crude oil prices...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Commodities

Copper drops on spike in bond yields

LONDON: Copper prices probed lower on Friday, weighed down by worries about high interest rates, sluggish global...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Energy

Oil drops after Hamas releases US hostages

BENGALURU: Oil prices settled lower on Friday after the group Hamas released two US hostages from Gaza, leading to...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Commodities

Colombia may produce up to 12m bags of coffee this year

BOGOTA: Colombia, the world’s top supplier of washed arabica coffee, will close this year with production of...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Commodities

Gold hits 3-month peak as investors take cover from ME

BENGALURU: Gold climbed to a three-month peak on Friday, en route to a second straight weekly rise, as fears of a...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Energy

US natgas prices down on record output

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 2% to a fresh two-week low on Friday, putting the contract down for an...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Commodities

Chicago soyabeans climb

SINGAPORE: Chicago soyabeans were little changed on Friday, with the market on track for a second weekly gain as a...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Awareness walk on Iodine Deficiency Day

KARACHI: The Sindh Food Authority (SFA) with the Technical Assistance of Nutrition International and Provincial...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

War-hit areas: ‘Pakistani e-health firms providing services’

KARACHI: Pakistani e-health companies are providing digital health services to the patients in various ...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Balochistan’s youth to be equipped with modern skills: federal education minister

QUETTA: Caretaker Federal Minister for Education and Vocational Training, Madad Ali Sindhi has said that equipping...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Petitioner seeking to consume poison publicly denied permission by LHC

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court dismissed a petition of a citizen, Sarwar Taj, seeking permission to take poison...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Crime rate in Islamabad is on the rise

ISLAMABAD: Armed robbers, burglars, and carjackers continued with their looting spree as cash, mobile phones,...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

ATC allows police to investigate Khadija

LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court on Saturday allowed the police to investigate Khadija Shah in another case of...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Shehbaz heaps praise on Nawaz’s political struggle, perseverance

LAHORE: Former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said Nawaz Sharif had come back and now the country’s...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Nawaz to tame inflation, end unemployment and poverty: Asif

SIALKOT: Former federal defence minister and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Khawaja Muhammad ...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

PTI to hold workers’ convention today

The PTI leadership urges party workers to attend the convention

Updated 22 Oct, 2023 09:42am

Pakistan underscores need for reforming UNSC

Ambassador Akram says he hopes after the Security Council’s failure, the General Assembly will take action and demand an immediate ceasefire

Updated 22 Oct, 2023 09:40am

Avenfield, Al-Azizia references: Nawaz signs petition challenging his conviction

According to PML-N sources, after his signature, Nawaz Sharif’s plane departed for Lahore

Updated 22 Oct, 2023 09:41am

Commodities

Cocoa consolidates near record highs

LONDON: London cocoa futures on ICE consolidated near record highs on Friday following disappointing data on demand...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures lower

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures recorded their largest dip in seven months on Friday as investors booked profits...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (October 21, 2023)...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Cotton & Textile

Selective buying seen on cotton market

LAHORE: The local cotton market on Saturday remained stable and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (October 21, 2023). ======================================= Offset...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Courts can’t grant any relief in breach of law, declares SC

ISLAMABAD: The courts cannot grant any relief in breach of the law nor create a right in favour of a litigant which...

Updated 22 Oct, 2023 09:38am

Prices of kitchen items fall on cut in POL products’ prices, PKR? appreciation

ISLAMABAD: Following a reduction in petrol and high-speed diesel prices and Pakistan rupee’s appreciation over the...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

SAPM says steps being taken to boost FDI inflows

LAHORE: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Investment Muhammad Tahir Javed Saturday stressed the need...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Commodities

Experts underscore need for boosting wheat yield

ISLAMABAD: Agriculture experts, Saturday, called for increasing per acre yield productivity, keeping in view, highly...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Taxes

‘Customs is determined to check under-invoicing menace’

KARACHI: Habib Ahmed, Director of Customs Intelligence and Investigation Karachi, reiterated the government’s...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Commodities

Gold prices decline

ISLAMABAD: The per tola price of 24 karat gold decreased by Rs 150 and was sold at Rs 208,350 on Saturday compared ...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Commodities

Wheat cultivation in Punjab: Faisalabad Division secures the top position

LAHORE: “Faisalabad Division secured highest position last year in the Punjab province by achieving average per...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Agri disaster

EDITORIAL: It is shocking to note that “disasters” have wiped out about $3.8 trillion in global crop and...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Relentless violence

EDITORIAL: The restive Balochistan province remains in the cross hairs of terrorists. In the wee hours of last...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Number of cellular subscribers falls to 189.74m: PTA

ISLAMABAD: The number of cellular subscribers in Pakistan decreased from 190.44 million by end-August 2023 to ...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

BRF sidelines: Gohar interacts with Chinese business leaders

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Dr Gohar Ijaz concluded a series of highly productive meetings with...

Updated 22 Oct, 2023 09:38am

First relief convoy enters Gaza

RAFAH: The first aid trucks arrived in war-torn Gaza from Egypt on Saturday, bringing urgent humanitarian relief to...

Updated 22 Oct, 2023 09:36am

US budget deficit widens to $1.7trn on lower tax revenue

WASHINGTON: The US budget deficit for the past year widened to $1.7 trillion, government data showed on Friday, in a...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Embittered Nawaz strikes a conciliatory tone with the powers that be

LAHORE: Emphasising the need for starting a new journey, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and the former...

Updated 22 Oct, 2023 04:00pm

PTI decries use of State resources

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday decried the wasteful use of the State resources and...

Updated 22 Oct, 2023 04:30pm

Nawaz says his party can steer country out of crises

ISLAMABAD: Former three-time prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid Nawaz Sharif arrived home...

Updated 22 Oct, 2023 05:10pm

CPEC-related projects will be highlighted through PTV: Solangi

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Saturday mutually decided to strengthen cooperation between their mainstream media...

Updated 22 Oct, 2023 10:19pm

ST refund claims: Exporters irked by manual processing

ISLAMABAD: The exporters, except five export-oriented sectors, will now have to approach tax officers for manual...

Updated 22 Oct, 2023 10:38pm

Telecom sector: FBR to implement single portal for ST return filing

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will implement a single portal for filing of single sales tax returns...

Updated 22 Oct, 2023 05:47pm

Last 3 fiscal years: CMU working on SOEs’ performance

ISLAMABAD: The Central Mentioning Unit (CMU) established in the Finance Division is currently working on the...

Updated 22 Oct, 2023 10:29pm

Nepra warns PR, power cos of action

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has warned legal action against Pakistan...

Updated 22 Oct, 2023 10:27pm

Companies

EFU vice chairman gets IAP Lifetime Achievement Award

KARACHI: Hasanali Abdullah, Vice Chairman - EFU General Insurance Ltd has been recognized with the Lifetime...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Industry

Newly-elected PAPGAI office-bearers greeted

LAHORE: Progressive Group has congratulated Saad Haleem Khan and Abdul Wadood Alvi on being elected as the Chairman...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Industry

CM vows to facilitate women entrepreneurs

LAHORE: A delegation of the Women Chamber of Commerce headed by Doctor Shehla Javed Akram met with the Caretaker...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Industry

Cottage industry team, LCCI VP discuss issues

LAHORE: A delegation of All Pakistan Cottage Industry and Sweets and Bakers Association called on Adnan Khalid Butt,...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Industry

Dutch CG discusses bilateral ties with Punjab governor

LAHORE: Honorary Consul of The Netherlands in Lahore Asma Hamid called on Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman ...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Industry

Asian Trade Promotion Forum: TDAP CEO takes part in CEOs’ moot

KARACHI: Muhammad Zubair Motiwala, CEO, TDAP, participated in the 36th Asian Trade Promotion Forum CEOs Meeting,...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

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 19	254.63
Diesel/Litre / Apr 19	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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