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Trump gag order appeal faces skeptical reception in US court

WASHINGTON: US appeals court judges on Monday signaled skepticism toward Donald Trump’s bid to overturn a gag ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Israeli ships ‘legitimate target’, Houthis warn after seizure

HODEIDA, (Yemen): Israeli ships are a “legitimate target”, Yemen’s Houthi rebels warned on Monday, after their...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

X’s CEO tells staff data will show efforts to fight hate, as advertisers flee

NEW YORK: Social media company X CEO Linda Yaccarino told employees that “data will tell the real story” about...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (November 20, 2023) and the forecast for Tuesday (November 21, 2023)...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

CPJ honours courageous journalists fighting repression worldwide

NEW YORK: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and press freedom supporters celebrated journalists from...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

USA

UAW clinches record Detroit deals

NEW YORK: The United Auto Workers (UAW) said Monday that 64% of workers at the Detroit Three automakers voted to...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

USA

President-elect Milei vows ‘end of Argentina’s decline’

BUENOS AIRES: Libertarian outsider Javier Milei swept to victory in Argentina’s presidential election Sunday,...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Kidney Hills case: Saleem Mandviwalla, others again issued notice

ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Monday again issued notice to Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Saleem...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

World Children’s Day: Unicef-nominated children meet President

ISLAMABAD: In connection with World Children’s Day, a delegation of children representing four provinces, as well...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Military courts: Senators condemn passage of resolution by Senate

ISLAMABAD: Senators from different political parties, Monday, continued to condemn the passage of the...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

CM approves package for families of martyred govt employees

LAHORE: On the analogy of ‘Police Shuhada Package,’ the caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi has...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

‘Replicating electoral practices’ to damage country: JI

LAHROE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has warned that replicating the electoral practices of 2018 in the 2024...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

‘Economy main target of our enemies’

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

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

APNS concerned over non-payment of advertisement dues by govts

KARACHI: The APNS expresses its grave concern over the non-payment of advertisement dues by the Federal and...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

South Asia

Indian capital resumes some activities despite hazardous air, river foam

NEW DELHI: India’s capital Delhi re-opened schools and some building sites on Monday amid signs of receding air...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Federal ministers, SECP chief visit PBA office

KARACHI: Dr Shamshad Akhtar, Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue & Economic Affairs, Ahmed Irfan Aslam, ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Police steps up crackdown on underage, unlicensed drivers

FAISALABAD: in pursuance of directions of IGP Punjab Dr Usman Anwar, RPO Faisalabad Dr Muhammad Abid Khan has...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Private firm, its abettors and facilitators booked by Customs

ISLAMABAD: The Collectorate of Customs Appraisement, Karachi has booked a private company, its abettors’ and...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Policy formulation on enforced disappearances discussed

ISLAMABAD: The ministerial committee on enforced disappearances on Monday held a detailed discussion on policy...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Action ordered against violators of anti-smog rules

LAHORE: Commissioner Lahore Muhammad Ali Randhawa has directed the district administration to take strict action...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

18-member Test squad announced for Australia tour

LAHORE: Chief selector Wahab Riaz has announced an 18-member Pakistan Test squad for the tour to Australia ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

South Asia

BD convicts 139 opposition officials, activists

DHAKA: Bangladesh has convicted 139 senior opposition party officials and activists in the past two days, ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Cologne mosque: Germany blasts Taliban official’s appearance

BERLIN: Germany on Monday condemned an appearance by a Taliban official at a mosque in Cologne, with the interior...

Updated 21 Nov, 2023 07:16am

Uttar Pradesh bans some Halal-certified products

LUCKNOW: Authorities in India’s most populous state of Uttar Pradesh have banned the distribution and sale of...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Industry

14th hybrid heat-tolerant rice variety: successful trial

LARKANA: Longping High-Tech, a leading Chinese agricultural company, in collaboration with its Pakistani ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Muslim leaders in Beijing to push for Gaza ceasefire

BEIJING: Arab and other Muslim ministers called on Monday for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as their delegation...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Premature Gaza babies evacuated to Egypt

GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Twenty-eight prematurely born babies evacuated from Gaza’s biggest hospital were taken...

Updated 21 Nov, 2023 07:15am

Aleem meets ex-CM Wattoo

LAHORE: President Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) Abdul Aleem Khan visited the residence of ex-chief minister Punjab...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

CS opens e-procurement system

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman on Monday inaugurated e-procurement system which was developed by...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

P&D Board, top versities forge partnership

LAHORE: Planning and Development Board Chairman Iftikhar Ali Sahoo emphasized the crucial role played by the board ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

PPP seeks removal of Sindh law minister

KARACHI: Leader of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and former Minister of Energy of Sindh, Imtiaz Ahmad Sheikh, in a...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Roundtable session held at IBA CEIF

KARACHI: IBA CEIF in collaboration with Ihsan Trust and Meezan Bank conducted a roundtable discussion titled...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

President for improving FUUAST’s affairs

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has urged all the stakeholders and members of the Senate of the Federal Urdu...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Justice Naqvi challenges SJC proceedings against him

ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi has asked the Supreme Court to declare the initiation of proceedings...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

PFUJ stages rally against journalist’s murder

KARACHI: Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) on Monday staged a rally and demonstration against the murder...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Conference on ‘Financial Crime in Digital Age’ to be held on 25th

KARACHI: A conference on “Financial Crime in the Digital Age” organised by Eastnets, a global provider of...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Experts underscore need for implementing environmental laws

HYDERABAD: This was resolved in the environmental celebration called “Jashan-e-Maholiat” on Monday, at Mehran...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Caretaker CM receives Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin at old terminal

KARACHI: Head of Dawoodi Bohra Community Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin along with his family members arrived at Old...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

18th Constitutional Amendment: ‘No plan to bring any change if PML-N comes into power’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) said on Monday it had no plan to bring any change to the 18th...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (November 20, 2023). ==================================== BR...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (November 20, 2023)....

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (November 20, 2023). ========================== KIBOR...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Rates

LME official prices

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

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Rates

Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 256,756 tonnes of cargo comprising 124,258 tonnes of import cargo and ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Stocks

Indian shares weaker

BENGALURU: Indian shares closed lower on Monday, weighed by losses in auto stocks after a rally last week, along ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Stocks

China, HK equities rise as investors turn positive

SHANGHAI: China stocks closed up on Monday as signs of easing Sino-US tensions boosted investor sentiment. Tech...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Stocks

Japan shares hit three-decade high

SYDNEY: Japanese shares hit highs not seen since 1990 on Monday as strong earnings and offshore demand fuelled a...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Stocks

European shares listless after robust week

BENGALURU: European shares were subdued on Monday after a strong week driven by aggressive bets on interest rate...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Stocks

Nasdaq leads Wall Street higher as Microsoft hits record high

NEW YORK/LONDON: The Nasdaq led gains among the main US stock indexes on Monday as Microsoft climbed on news that...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Letters

Pak-Afghan relations

Germany has very strongly reacted to the presence of an Afghan Taliban official at a mosque in one of its cities,...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Low inflows of external financing

The first quarterly review of the IMF (International Monetary Fund) Stand-by Facility has been successfully...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The name ‘Donald’ evokes some memories

“Nawaz Sharif was visited by Ambassador Donald…” “You have to be more specific.” “Sorry?’ “The name...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

IHC summons notification on judge’s appointment for hearing cypher case

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, summoned the notification related to the appointment of the judge...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Candidates: JUI directs provincial chapters to finalise names by 27th

ISLAMABAD: The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) has directed the provincial chapters to recommend and finalise the names ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Kakakhel takes oath as caretaker minister in KP cabinet

PESHAWAR: Barrister Feroz Jamal Shah Kakakhel took oath as minister in the caretaker cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Construction of flyovers featuring caretaker CM: LHC summons record of expenses for ad drive

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday summoned a complete record of the expenses incurred for an advertisement...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

PM forms body comprising experts from PCCC

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has approved formation of a committee under the Ministry of...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

President for improving lives of children in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said that children were the most precious resource of any nation and the sole...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

PTI condemns ‘abduction’ of Ali Nawaz Awan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Monday strongly condemned “abduction” of party leader Ali Nawaz Awan,...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Qureshi prayed for post-arrest bail in cypher case

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice-Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi prayed before the Supreme Court to ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

CM reviews work on ‘Band Road Controlled Access Corridor Project’

LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi conducted an inspection of the ongoing development works at...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Construction of flyovers featuring caretaker CM: LHC summons record of expenses for ad drive

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday summoned a complete record of the expenses incurred for an advertisement...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Toshakhana case: NAB directed to record statement of Nawaz, Zardari & Gilani

ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Monday, directed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to record the...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (November 20, 2023). ======================================= Offset...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (November 20, 2023)...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (November 20, 2023)....

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (November 20, 2023). ======================== Open Bid...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

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

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures higher on tight supply outlook

BEIJING: Japanese rubber futures ticked up on Monday, recouping some of the previous session’s losses, on concerns...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Commodities

India’s Oct gold imports surge

MUMBAI: India’s October gold imports surged 60% from a year earlier to a 31-month high as a drop in prices ahead ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Cotton & Textile

Selective buying on cotton market

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

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (November 20, 2023)...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Commodities

China demand hopes drive copper to two-month peak

LONDON: Copper prices rose to their highest in nearly two months on Monday, buoyed by growing hopes of fresh ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Energy

Brent, US crude futures climb as OPEC cuts likely

HOUSTON: Brent and US crude futures climbed more than 2.5%, gaining $2 a barrel on Monday, as further supply cuts in...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 14.442...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Commodities

Gold loses footing as focus turns to Fed minutes

BENGALURU: Gold prices declined on Monday weighed down by an uptick in US Treasury yields, with investors awaiting...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Commodities

Soyabeans, corn up on Brazil weather worry, weaker dollar

HAMBURG: Chicago soyabeans and corn rose on Monday as dealers assessed forecasts of rain for parched Brazilian ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Commodities

Iron ore rebounds on improving risk sentiment, supply concerns

BEIJING: Iron ore futures rebounded on Monday as risk-off sentiment hurt by Chinese intervention last week eased,...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Commodities

Gold prices remain unchanged

KARACHI: Gold and silver prices on Monday stood unchanged on the local market, traders said. Gold was traded for Rs...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Major oil and gas reserves discovered at Shah Bandar

KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has made a gas and condensate discovery from exploration well, Jhim East...

Updated 21 Nov, 2023 09:32am

Issues of member firms: OICCI seeks intervention of PD, Ogra

ISLAMABAD: Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has sought intervention from Directorate...

Updated 21 Nov, 2023 08:48am

‘Civilians’ trial in military courts’: MoD urges SC to set aside Oct 23 order

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Defence urged the Supreme Court to set aside its October 23 order that had declared the...

Updated 21 Nov, 2023 08:46am

Trade facilitation: country achieves major milestone

KARACHI: Pakistan has achieved a major milestone in trade facilitation by connecting to the International Plant...

Updated 21 Nov, 2023 09:32am

Tax incentives for aviation sector on the cards

ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government is likely to announce new tax incentives/ concessions for the aviation sector to...

Updated 21 Nov, 2023 09:11am

Rates

PKR: upward trajectory

KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee maintained its upward trajectory against the US dollar for the third consecutive...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Rates

PSX: range-bound activity

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday remained under pressure as the investors opted to book profit on ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Money & Banking

Asian currencies, stocks largely up

BENGALURU: South-east Asian currencies rose on Monday, with the Indonesian rupiah and South Korean won leading the...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Money & Banking

Indian rupee ends flat

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee was little changed on Monday as sustained dollar demand from importers kept the local unit...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Money & Banking

Dollar falls to two-month low on Fed view, yen strengthens

NEW YORK: The dollar index fell to its lowest in more than two months on Monday, extending a slide from the prior...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

China’s yuan leaps to 3-month high on corporate dollar selling

Money & Banking

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 12	282.73
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 12	282.53
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 12	143.91
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 12	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 12	1.35
Euro to USD / Jun 12	1.15
UK LIBOR % / Jun 11	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 11	6,022.24
Nasdaq / Jun 11	19,615.88
Dow Jones / Jun 11	42,865.77
India Sensex / Jun 12	82,355.26
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 12	38,173.09
Hang Seng / Jun 12	24,037.41
FTSE 100 / Jun 12	8,864.73
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 12	23,697.86
France CAC40 / Jun 12	7,718.48

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 11	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 11	302,554
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 12	67.42
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 12	3,343.62
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 12	67.28
Petrol/Litre / Jun 13	253.63
Diesel/Litre / Jun 13	254.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Invest Bank / Jun 12 Invest Capital Investment Bank Limited(ICIBL)	6.11 ▲ 1 (19.57%)
Grays Leasing / Jun 12 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	6.61 ▲ 1 (17.83%)
Dewan Farooque Sp. / Jun 12 Dewan Farooque Spinning Mills Limited(DFSM)	5.21 ▲ 0.53 (11.32%)
Apna Microfin. / Jun 12 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	10.64 ▲ 0.97 (10.03%)
Sardar Chemical / Jun 12 Sardar Chemical Industries Limited(SARC)	70.80 ▲ 6.44 (10.01%)
Saif Textile / Jun 12 Saif Textile Mills Limited(SAIF)	17.25 ▲ 1.57 (10.01%)
Shadman Cotton / Jun 12 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	43.07 ▲ 3.92 (10.01%)
Bannu Woollen / Jun 12 Bannu Woollen Mills Limited(BNWM)	44.41 ▲ 4.04 (10.01%)
First Elite Cap.Mod / Jun 12 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	42.20 ▲ 3.84 (10.01%)
Nets Internat.Comm. / Jun 12 Nets International Communication Limited(GEMNETS)	28.50 ▲ 2.59 (10%)

Stock	Price
PIA Holding Co.B / Jun 12 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	20,987.89 ▼ -2331.99 (-10%)
Khyber Textile / Jun 12 Khyber Textile Mills Limited(KHYT)	1,993.94 ▼ -221.55 (-10%)
Otsuka Pakistan / Jun 12 Otsuka Pakistan Limited(OTSU)	398.57 ▼ -42.15 (-9.56%)
Ideal Spinning / Jun 12 Ideal Spinning Mills Limited(IDSM)	14.54 ▼ -1.45 (-9.07%)
First Capital Equities / Jun 12 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	4.01 ▼ -0.39 (-8.86%)
Pak Paper Prod / Jun 12 Pakistan Paper Products Limited(PPP)	158.38 ▼ -12.76 (-7.46%)
Chenab Ltd / Jun 12 Chenab Limited(CHBL)	6.17 ▼ -0.49 (-7.36%)
Hinopak Motor / Jun 12 Hinopak Motors Limited(HINO)	374.16 ▼ -28.7 (-7.12%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Jun 12 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	27.06 ▼ -1.99 (-6.85%)
ECOPACK Ltd / Jun 12 Ecopack Limited(ECOP)	85.11 ▼ -6.09 (-6.68%)

Stock	Volume
Sui South Gas / Jun 12 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	55,899,181 ▲ 0.78
Fauji Cement / Jun 12 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	50,597,576 ▲ 0.49
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 12 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	49,327,936 ▼ -0.08
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Jun 12 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	49,092,533 ▼ -0.07
Maple Leaf Cement / Jun 12 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	40,260,789 ▲ 0.74
K-Electric Ltd. / Jun 12 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	38,519,154 ▼ -0.24
Invest Bank / Jun 12 Invest Capital Investment Bank Limited(ICIBL)	38,443,385 ▲ 1
Dewan Cement / Jun 12 Dewan Cement Limited(DCL)	27,852,990 ▼ -0.43
Kohinoor Spining / Jun 12 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	26,083,851 ▼ -0.18
Treet Corp / Jun 12 Treet Corporation Limited(TREET)	24,336,515 ▼ -0.27

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