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Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (December 07, 2023). ==================================== ...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 06:21am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (December 07, 2023). ======================================= ...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 06:20am

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (December 07, 2023)...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 06:19am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (December 07, 2023). ======================== Open ...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 06:19am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (December 07, 2023)....

Published 08 Dec, 2023 06:19am

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (December 07, 2023)....

Published 08 Dec, 2023 06:18am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

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

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:58am

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 08 Dec, 2023 05:57am

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (December 07, 2023). ========================== KIBOR...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:57am

Rates

LME official prices

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

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:55am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (December 07, 2023) and the forecast for Friday (December 08, 2023)...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:54am

Striking Washington Post staffers walk off the job

WASHINGTON: Hundreds of staff at the Washington Post, one of America’s most storied newspapers, walked off the job...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Dozens injured in Seychelles blast at explosives depot

MAHE ISLAND, (Seychelles): A huge blast at an explosives depot in Seychelles on Thursday injured 66 people and...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

FBI chief to visit India next week after US raised foiled murder plot

NEW DELHI: FBI Director Christopher Wray will visit India next week, officials said, days after Washington accused ...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Under-pressure UK PM insists Rwanda migrants plan ‘will work’

LONDON: UK leader Rishi Sunak defiantly insisted on Thursday that his latest immigration plan will work, as the ...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Russia sets presidential election for March 17

MOSCOW: Russia on Thursday set March 17 as the date for a presidential election which is expected to be another...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Prince Harry says UK not safe for him and family without security

LONDON: Prince Harry believes he was forced to leave the UK and that he and his family can never feel safe during...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Raisi condemns Gaza ‘genocide’ at Moscow talks with Putin

MOSCOW: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi accused the West on Thursday of supporting “genocide” by Israel against...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Erdogan pledges ‘new era’ in relations with Greece

ATHENS: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged Thursday to open a “new era” in relations with historic...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

EU states make last-ditch effort to back spending rules reform

BRUSSELS: EU finance ministers will try to hammer out an agreement over dinner on Thursday to reform bloc-wide...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

India, De Beers seek clarity, flexibility on G7’s Russian diamond ban

MUMBAI/LONDON: India, home to 90% of the world’s diamond cutting and polishing industry, and De Beers, the top...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Soaring pollution in Lahore fills wards with sick children

LAHORE: In the packed paediatric emergency room of a Lahore public hospital, parents holding sick children lined up...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Corruption-free society: Self-accountability, integrity fundamental requisites: Dr Amjad

ISLAMABAD: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Dr Amjad Saqib has said that self-accountability and...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

World Soil Day: SAU concerned at negative effects of climate change, excess salinity in soil

HYDERABAD: Water and Soil experts of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) have expressed concern over the negative...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Punjab Police issue record 111,000 driving licenses in a day

LAHORE: Traffic Police Punjab is ensuring all possible steps for the issuance of driving license to citizens easily,...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

PFA raids godown; confiscates 30,000kg of expired food items

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Thursday raided a godown on Multan Road and confiscated 30,000kg of...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

NH&MP training officers visit Punjab Safe Cities Authority

LAHORE: The delegation undergoing training NH&MP officers at National Highway & Motorway Police College,...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Mayor, stakeholders discuss Hyderabad Master Plan 2047

HYDERABAD: The Mayor Hyderabad Kashif Shoro chaired a meeting with all stakeholders to chalk out Hyderabad Master...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

LDA demolishes five structures

LAHORE: In an operation against illegal construction, the Lahore Development Authority demolished five structures ...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

IK criticises policy on illegal Afghan immigrants

ISLAMABAD: The jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday strongly criticised the caretaker government for...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Hajj Draw 2024: Alhamra unveils winners

LAHORE: Alhamra Arts Centre, The Mall, hosted the prestigious Hajj Draw 2024. The event witnessed the participation...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Toshakhana case: AC adjourns IK’s bail seeking plea till 11th

ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court, on Thursday, adjourned the hearing of former prime minister Imran Khan’s plea...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Above-normal rains, snowfall likely in winter season

LAHORE: Above-normal rains, snowfall, and temperatures would be salient features of the winter season, according to...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Unicef-Gallup poll says ‘Only 19pc of youth aged 15-24 aware of climate change’

ISLAMABAD: Only 19 percent of youth aged 15-24 of Pakistan are aware of climate change while the country is one of...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Illegal foreigners hurting economy, security: COAS

ISLAMABAD: General Syed Asim Munir, chief of army staff (COAS) has said illegal foreigners were seriously affecting...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Bilawal says he’s ‘only’ politician whose ‘hands are clean’

SHANGLA: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addressing at workers’ convention in Shangla said...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Resettlement of Afghans in US: Top US diplomat arrives

ISLAMABAD: The United States Special Representative on Afghanistan Tom West arrived here on a two-day visit Thursday...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Sindh CM for ‘innovation’ to deliver better health services

KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister former Justice Maqbool Baqar has said that in this era of rapid ...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Protest against border visa policy in Chaman enters 49th day

ISLAMABAD: A massive sit-in protest against the government’s recent decision mandating a valid passport and visa...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Audio leak: IHC seeks report from ISI, FIA

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) sought reports from the director general (DG) ISI and the DG FIA in...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

British HC meets Fazl

ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott, Thursday, called on Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: US Senate doesn’t have a Sanjrani, so to speak

“I find it strange.” “Strange is not the word. I reckon it is the first time in US history that their Senate...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

JI files contempt plea against Sindh CM, others

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Thursday filed a constitutional petition at the Sindh High Court, seeking...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

PTM chief given into police remand for seven days

ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Thursday, handed over Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) chief Manzoor...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Israeli war crimes condemned: IK calls upon UN, world powers to shun duplicity

ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday strongly condemned Israeli war crimes and...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Conviction in the Al-Azizia reference: IHC decides to hear Nawaz’s appeal on merit

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, decided to hear Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid ...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Alvi for employing less water-intensive practices

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan needs to employ smarter and less water-intensive practices...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

SC to hear Justice Shaukat’s plea on 14th

ISLAMABAD: A five-member bench of the Supreme Court will hear former Islamabad High Court (IHC) judge Shaukat Aziz...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

City Council demands world powers help end genocide in Gaza

KARACHI: The general body meeting of the council of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) was held on Thursday...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Bilawal wants to use 18th Amendment as a slogan to create ‘mistrust’: PML-N

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid Nawaz Sharif is determined to steer the country out of the...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

LHC to hear IK’s plea against ECP today

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) will proceed with a petition of former Chairman PTI Imran Khan challenging the...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Ex-deputy speaker of Punjab PA quits PTI

ISLAMABAD: The ex-deputy speaker of Punjab Assembly, Wasiq Qayyum Abbasi on Thursday announced that he is quitting...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

‘Lipton: Brewing diplomacy and growth, a shared sip between Kenya and Pakistan’

ISLAMABAD: Lipton Teas & Infusions, a global leader in the tea industry, made a resounding impact at the 60th...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Global hunger, food security challenges

Member States should facilitate the continued strengthening of the United Nations development system and boost the...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Important climate finance issues at COP28

The world is faced with not only the existential threat of climate change crisis, but the impact it is producing in...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Letters

Bilawal hasn’t said the whole truth

Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari seems to be good at causing considerable controversies through his speeches that he has been...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Fire safety audit of shopping malls carried out

KARACHI: District officials from various sub-divisions in the South district conducted fire safety audit of main...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

‘Elections on Feb 8’: Federal, provincial info ministers to formulate strategy: Solangi

KARACHI: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Murtaza Solangi...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Need stressed to further augment Pakistan-Iran ties

KARACHI: Hassan Nourian, the Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has stressed the need to further ...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

PM announces $77.8m ‘Recharge Pakistan’ at COP28

DUBAI: In a historic announcement at the COP28 summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Prime Minister of Pakistan...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Stocks

European shares slip after recent rally

PARIS: European shares paused on Thursday afters recent strong gains, while data in Germany added to worries that ...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Stocks

China blue-chip stocks fall to a near 5-year low

SHANGHAI: China’s blue-chip shares closed down at a nearly five-year low on Thursday, and Hong Kong stocks also...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Stocks

Indian shares settle lower ahead of RBI policy

BENGALURU: India’s benchmark indexes fell on Thursday after rallying for seven consecutive sessions, as investors...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Stocks

Tokyo stocks end lower

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks ended lower on Thursday after Wall Street fell as the US job market cooled further and oil ...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Zoo shut down after mystery tiger attack

LAHORE: A zoo has been shut down after a man was mauled to death by tigers in an attack discovered during routine...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

US official meets Jilani

ISLAMABAD: The US Special Representative on Afghanistan Thomas West on Thursday called on caretaker Foreign Minister...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

UHS board approves exam reforms

LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Board of Governors (BoGs), following its Syndicate recommendations,...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

TEVTA chief for crucial role of blue-collar jobs

LAHORE: Brig Muhammad Sajid Khokhar, SI (M) Retd, Chairman Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

PM urges business community to take advantage of SIFC

KARACHI: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday, reiterating the government’s commitment to...

Updated 08 Dec, 2023 08:59am

Jul-Nov period: Rs302.63bn authorised for projects under PSDP

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has authorised Rs302.63billion (31.86...

Updated 08 Dec, 2023 10:03am

Body to probe smuggling of Afghan transit trade goods

ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government is said to have constituted an inquiry committee to investigate the smuggling of...

Updated 08 Dec, 2023 09:00am

Rates

Bullish trend continues

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange continued its record breaking trend and hit another historic highest-ever level ...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

LSG Hydro Power Project: Nepra weighs up grant of concurrence application filed by Korean co

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) conducted a public hearing to deliberate the...

Updated 08 Dec, 2023 10:02am

Conversion of plant to Thar coal: JPCL CEO asks PD to take informed decision

ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jamshoro Power Company Limited (JPCL) has asked Power Division to take...

Updated 08 Dec, 2023 10:05am

Candidates in the election fray: CEC vows to ensure a level playing field

ISLAMABAD: With majority of mainstream political parties censuring the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) over...

Updated 08 Dec, 2023 09:01am

Article 99 of UN Charter: Pakistan welcomes UN chief’s decision

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday welcomed the decision taken by the UN chief to invoke Article 99 of the UN Charter...

Updated 08 Dec, 2023 09:02am

Final touches being given to ‘space’ policy

ISLAMABAD: The first ever National Space Policy (NSP) is in the final process of approval under which the satellite...

Updated 08 Dec, 2023 09:01am

PSMA concerned at ‘unsustainable’ production costs

LAHORE: Sugar millers have claimed that production and sale of sugar below its costs of production has become...

Updated 08 Dec, 2023 10:04am

Nine-member SC bench to hear ‘judicial murder’ case

ISLAMABAD: A nine-member bench of the Supreme Court on December 12 will take up a presidential reference, seeking a...

Updated 08 Dec, 2023 09:03am

Commodities

Gold prices up

KARACHI: Gold prices on Thursday regained some value on the local market but silver was unchanged, traders said. ...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Energy

OGDCL, PPL and GHPL sign Decarbonisation Charter at COP28

ISLAMABAD: In a significant stride towards sustainable energy practices, Pakistan’s leading Exploration and...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Stocks

Nasdaq outperforms on Alphabet boost

NEW YORK: The Nasdaq outpaced other major Wall Street indexes on Thursday as Alphabet shares surged, while investors...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Commodities

Vietnam coffee prices rise

HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Coffee prices in Vietnam edged up this week on higher demand and limited supplies, as harvest...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Energy

US natgas drops as oil prices collapse

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell by about 5% on Wednesday to the lowest in nearly three months, pressured by a...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Commodities

Dalian iron futures surge amid upbeat export figures

SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures gained on Thursday, as market participants reacted to upbeat export figures from China...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Rates

Activities of Karachi Port

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 192,821 tonnes of cargo comprising 108,485 tonnes of import cargo and 84,336...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures dip

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures declined on Thursday, weighed down by a stronger yen and subdued crude oil prices...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Energy

Oil drops to 6-month low on weak outlook

NEW YORK: Oil prices fell on Thursday to six-month lows, as investors worried about sluggish energy demand in the US...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Commodities

Asia rice: India rates ease on soft demand

BENGALURU/ MUMBAI/HANOI/BANGKOK: Prices of parboiled rice exported from top hub India edged lower this week as ...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Commodities

Gold rises on weaker dollar, yields; spotlight on US jobs data

BENGALURU: Gold prices climbed on Thursday, buoyed by a weakness in the dollar and Treasury yields, with investors...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Commodities

Copper prices firm on weaker dollar

LONDON: Copper prices rose in London on Thursday, halting a three-session run of declines, helped by strong Chinese...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (December 07, 2023)...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Cotton & Textile

Spot rate firm on cotton market

LAHORE: The trading in local market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained moderate. Cotton...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Commodities

Chicago wheat pauses after hitting 4-month high

CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures held steady on Thursday after a third large Chinese purchase of US wheat in three...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 19.604...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Ways identified to salvage economy, back businesses

Country’s top businessmen urge government to reform Federal Board of Revenue

Updated 08 Dec, 2023 10:03am

Russia and Saudi Arabia urge OPEC+ countries to join output deal

Taxes

Computerised system: FBR asks integrated suppliers to declare all outlets

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made it mandatory for the integrated suppliers to declare all ...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 9	278.20
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 9	278
USD to Japanese Yen / May 9	155.57
USD to Swiss Franc / May 9	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 9	1.25
Euro to USD / May 9	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 8	5187.67
Nasdaq / May 8	16302.76
Dow Jones / May 8	39056.39
India Sensex / May 9	72965.17
Tokyo Nikkei / May 9	38260.75
Hang Seng / May 9	18532.72
FTSE 100 / May 9	8363.71
Germany DAX 30 / May 9	18547.71

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / May 9	288.49
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 9	79.44
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 9	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 9	205075
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 9	2318.17
Diesel/Litre / May 9	281.96

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 9 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 9 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 9 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 9 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 9 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 9 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 9 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 9 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 9 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 9 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 9 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 9 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 9 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 9 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 9 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 9 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 9 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 9 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 9 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 9 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 9 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 9 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 9 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 9 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 9 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 9 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 9 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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